Business

Qatar marks Algiers Agreement anniversary 25 Sep 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in the celebration held yesterday in Algiers on the occasion of the second anniversary of the Algiers...

H&M accused of failing to ensure fair wages for global factory workers 24 Sep 2018 - 06:04 pm

LONDON: Fashion giant H&M is failing to fulfil a pledge to ensure garment workers who supply its high-street stores are paid a fair...

Opec projects $11trn of investments in oil industry 24 Sep 2018 - 03:56 am

DOHA: Global oil industry is required to invest an estimated $11 trillion over the period to 2040. The upstream investments alone need almost...

Bangladesh woos Qatar to invest in offshore blocks 24 Sep 2018 - 03:00 am

DOHA: Bangladesh is looking to the active participation of Qatar in its upcoming offshore blocks bidding. The country’s Minister urged Qatar to explore...

Manateq to sponsor ‘Made in Qatar 2018’ 24 Sep 2018 - 02:25 am

DOHA: Qatar Chamber has announced that the Economic Zones Company (Manateq) is supporting the ‘Made in Qatar 2018’ exhibition in Oman as Official...

QFC welcomes Bangladesh Forum Qatar to its platform 24 Sep 2018 - 02:25 am

DOHA: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority, one of the world’s leading and fastest growing onshore business and financial centres, officially welcomed the...

Berlin’s property market attracting more Qatari investors 24 Sep 2018 - 02:00 am

DOHA: Berlin’s real estate market is emerging as one of the most favourite destinations for Qatari investors compared to any other big European...

The Big 5 Qatar opens today 24 Sep 2018 - 12:25 am

DOHA: The Big 5 Qatar, an event dedicated to showcasing the latest construction solutions, will officially open its doors at Doha Exhibition &...

Siemens CEO pushes plans to boost Iraqi power infrastructure 23 Sep 2018 - 10:56 pm

FRANKFURT: Siemens said its boss Joe Kaeser met Iraq's prime minister on Sunday to discuss a proposal by the German company to expand...

Porsche first German carmaker to abandon diesel engines 23 Sep 2018 - 10:56 pm

Berlin: Sports car maker Porsche said Sunday it would become the first German auto giant to abandon the diesel engine, reacting to parent...

Qatar’s investment in the UK soars to over QR180bn 23 Sep 2018 - 09:56 am

DOHA: Qatar’s investment in the UK has surged to about QR180bn (£38bn), which is expected to cross over Q200bn very soon as the...

QNB to sponsor ‘Made in Qatar 2018’ exhibition 23 Sep 2018 - 09:53 am

DOHA: Qatar National Bank (QNB Group) is supporting the ‘Made in Qatar 2018’ exhibition in Oman as Official Sponsor, Qatar Chamber said yesterday....

Ahlibank recognised ‘Best Bank in Asset Quality’ in Qatar 23 Sep 2018 - 09:40 am

DOHA: Ahlibank has been awarded “Best Bank in Asset Quality” in Qatar at the New Age Banking Summit 2018 awards ceremony. The event...

Turkish Airlines sponsors ‘Endless Entrust’ exhibition 23 Sep 2018 - 09:35 am

DOHA: Turkish Airlines is the official airline partner and sponsor of the engraving exhibition of ‘Prof. Fatih Mika – Endless Entrust,’ which is...

Qatar economic growth continues to accelerate: QNB 23 Sep 2018 - 09:01 am

DOHA: Qatari economy is on the course for an overall growth of 2.6 percent and non-hydrocarbon growth of 5 percent. Activity is expected...

Lord Mayor of the City of London visits Qatar Financial Centre 22 Sep 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), one of the world’s leading and fastest growing onshore business and financial centres, welcomed Charles Bowman (pictured),...