Business

Qatar committed to energy efficiency 08 Nov 2016 - 10:17 pm

The GCC Power 2016 conference and exhibition, held under the patronage of the Minister of Energy and Industry, HE Dr Mohammed bin Saleh...

Renault-Nissan CEO says excited by “connected” driverless car future 08 Nov 2016 - 09:32 pm

LISBON: The most exciting part of the technology in driverless cars will be the one spent in the extra two hours drivers will...

IMF chief to recommend $12 bn Egypt loan approval 08 Nov 2016 - 06:55 pm

Cairo: IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday she will recommend the institution approve a $12 billion loan for Egypt when the board meets...

Saudi Oger seeks payment freeze on $3.5 billion local bank debt 08 Nov 2016 - 06:04 pm

DUBAI: Construction giant Saudi Oger has asked banks to agree to a freeze in repayments on at least 13 billion riyals ($3.5 billion)...

OPEC says climate effort won't quench oil thirst 08 Nov 2016 - 05:06 pm

Paris: A global pact to battle global warming entered into force last week, but the latest long-term look into the energy market by...

Egypt pound weakens as banks suck up black market dollars 08 Nov 2016 - 04:38 pm

CAIRO: Egypt’s pound weakened on Tuesday as dollar-starved banks bought hard currency from the black market to meet demand from importers and other...

UAE aims to have public-private partnerships framework by year-end 08 Nov 2016 - 04:27 pm

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will prepare documentation to govern public-private partnerships (PPPs) by the end of 2016 as it encourages more private...

Nissan aims for China launch of cheap electric car in 2 years 08 Nov 2016 - 03:08 pm

Lisbon: The Nissan-Renault alliance aims to launch a new electric car in the "booming" China market costing just $8,000 within two years, chief...

Nigerian ruling party lawyer stands down in bribery row 08 Nov 2016 - 01:15 pm

LAGOS, Nigeria: A senior figure in Nigeria’s ruling party stepped down on Tuesday “on moral grounds” following claims he bribed a judge in...

Oil industry needs to invest to ensure supplies: OPEC 08 Nov 2016 - 10:34 am

Paris: The OPEC cartel warned Tuesday that the oil industry needs to step up investments to guarantee sufficient supply as low prices stimulate...

OPEC sees rival oil supply down, but not out 08 Nov 2016 - 10:24 am

By Alex Lawler LONDON: Global demand for OPEC’s crude oil will rise in the next three years, the group forecast, suggesting its 2014...

Qatar Chamber working on PPP draft plan 08 Nov 2016 - 12:41 am

Qatar Chamber has started preparing a draft plan for the partnership law between the public and private sectors. The part of initiatives for...

QNB to organise Career Day to recruit Qatari talent 08 Nov 2016 - 12:39 am

QNB, which has the highest Qatarisation ratio in Qatar, will organise Career Day on November 12 in Four Seasons Hotel to attract and...

Gulf Air partners with online portal Akruu 08 Nov 2016 - 12:37 am

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, yesterday announced a partnership with Akruu, an innovative online loyalty portal. The portal provides members the opportunity to...

New tax training programme for QU student launched 08 Nov 2016 - 12:36 am

A tax programme developed collaboratively by Qatar University (QU), Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority and accounting firms Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC is...

26 SMEs shortlisted for QDB & Qatar Shell initiative 08 Nov 2016 - 12:33 am

Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) sector in Qatar got a boost yesterday with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Qatar Shell announcing they have...

Nakilat takes over ship management of Mekaines 08 Nov 2016 - 12:32 am

NAKILAT announced it has assumed full ship management and operations of Q-Max LNG carrier Mekaines from STASCo (Shell Trading and Shipping Company Ltd)...