Business

Tokyo stocks close at fresh two-decade highs 12 Oct 2017 - 09:56 am

Tokyo: Tokyo stocks ended at fresh two-decade highs Thursday after new records on Wall Street and as surveys point to a victory for...

IFRS9 to help reinforce confidence in banking system 12 Oct 2017 - 09:05 am

The implementation of “impairment” provisions under the newly-promulgated International Financial Reporting Standard ‘IFRS9’ from 2018, the health of Qatari banks will get strengthened...

Pandora’s ‘charming’ new store opens at Doha Festival City 12 Oct 2017 - 09:01 am

Fifty One East and Pandora celebrated the opening of its second store at Doha Festival City in a grand event attended by guests,...

Commercial Bank announces first batch of 365 cash prize winners 12 Oct 2017 - 08:58 am

Commercial Bank has announced the first monthly winners of its new “Save & Win Campaign” that rewards savers with 365 cash prizes throughout...

RasGas hosts ‘Qatar Helium’ initiative 12 Oct 2017 - 08:55 am

For the third consecutive year, RasGas Company Limited’s (RasGas) ‘Qatar Helium’ educational initiative has proven to be enormously successful with students, with close...

Over 100 firms to attend Made in China 2017 12 Oct 2017 - 08:52 am

Over 100 Chinese companies representing a wide range of sectors are expected to display their products and latest innovations at the upcoming ‘Made...

Qatar Development Bank explores new markets for F&B products 12 Oct 2017 - 08:49 am

In its drive to promote Brand Qatar across new regional and international markets alike, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) – through the support of...

QIIB’s $2bn sukuk programme gets UK regulatory body approval 12 Oct 2017 - 02:22 am

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved QIIB’s $2bn Trust Certificate issuance Programme and is expected to be admitted to the official...

Qatar–US relations growing steadily: Doha Bank 12 Oct 2017 - 02:22 am

Qatar-US bilateral trade is witnessing steady growth over the last several years. The volume of two-way trade exchange reached $6bn (QR21.85bn) in 2016...

Medicare Group’s net profit at QR36.25m 12 Oct 2017 - 02:22 am

Medicare group has disclosed the interim financial statement for the period ended on September 30, 2017. Statements posted on QE website showed that...

LexisNexis to host Qatar Business Law Forum 12 Oct 2017 - 02:22 am

After the huge success of last year’s event, LexisNexis, a leading global content and technology solutions provider, will host the second Qatar Business...

QNB net profit rises by 6% to QR10.3bn 12 Oct 2017 - 02:22 am

QNB Group, the region’s largest lender, recorded a net profit of QR10.3bn for the first nine months ended September 30, 2017, up 6...

Top-performing Kia Stinger soon to hit global market 11 Oct 2017 - 02:22 am

The new Kia Stinger (Stinger), a powerful fastback sports sedan, closely follows the design and engineering blueprint laid down by the 2011 Kia...

QIMC acquires UDC stake in Gulf Formaldehyde 11 Oct 2017 - 12:00 am

Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) yesterday announced its acquisition of United Development Company’s (UDC) stake in Gulf Formaldehyde Company (GFC). As per the...

Global steel sector’s recovery at risk: Report 11 Oct 2017 - 12:00 am

London: The global steel sector’s recovery from a glut-fuelled slump, driven by Chinese capacity cuts, is being put at risk by surplus capacity...

Audi Qatar appoints Xavi as brand ambassador 10 Oct 2017 - 11:29 pm

Audi Qatar, represented by its official dealer Q-Auto, yesterday announced Xavier “Xavi” Hernández as its brand ambassador, welcoming the internationally-acclaimed footballer as its...

Mexico looks to expand into Qatari market 10 Oct 2017 - 11:29 pm

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has announced the licensing of Dunn Lightweight Architecture LLC; a subsidiary of the Mexican company Dunn Arquitectura Ligera...