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Oil output freeze remarks sparked Aug rally 11 Sep 2016 - 01:27 pm

By Satish Kanady DOHA: The remarks on ‘oil output freeze’ in August has arrested a 20 percent oil price decline and shift the...

Montaha Couture unveils latest Eid collection at Blue Salon trunk show 11 Sep 2016 - 01:23 pm

DOHA: Blue Salon, one of Qatar’s leading stores specialising in exclusive retail luxury goods and famous fashion brands, celebrated the launch of Montaha...

Hyundai Motor Sales More Cars in Germany in August 11 Sep 2016 - 11:21 am

Seoul: Hyundai Motor Co. sold more cars in Germany in August than the combined sales of five German carmakers in South Korea, data...

Samsung tells consumers to stop using Galaxy Note 7 10 Sep 2016 - 08:49 pm

By KIM TONG-HYUNG and YOUKYUNG LEE SEOUL, South Korea: Samsung Electronics on Saturday urged consumers to stop using Galaxy Note 7 smartphones immediately...

Mideast airlines post demand growth in July 08 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

By Mohammad Shoeb DOHA: The Middle Eastern airlines, including the three major carriers of the GCC region, posted the strongest passenger demand growth...

Honda comes up with a reality changing offer 08 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Doha Marketing Services Company (Domasco), the authorised distributor for Honda in Qatar, changes the rules of the game. With the purchase of...

AAB Group’s market share will continue to remain strong: CEO Serdar Toktamis 08 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

By Tarek Aldabaa Serdar Toktamis joined Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros, popularly known as AAB, as the Chief Executive Officer three months ago. Qatar...

QNB launches ‘zero fee’ international transfer campaign 08 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: QNB has launched a new campaign allowing all customers to make international transfers anywhere in the world at zero fee only when...

QIB branches in malls to open this Eid 08 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has announced that its branches located at The Gate Mall, Dar Al Salam and City Center will open...

Over $20bn sovereign bonds to hit regional market in four months 08 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: Supported by the GCC, the Middle East sovereign debt will continue to remain positive throughout the year. There have...

‘Made in Qatar’ to go global after regional debut 08 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

By M.V.A. Kumar DOHA: After its regional debut this year, the ‘Made in Qatar’ expo is likely to go global. Saudi Arabia was...

Dell, EMC Complete Largest Tech Deal as Company Looks to Invest 07 Sep 2016 - 06:02 pm

Dell Technologies wrapped up the acquisition of EMC Corp. in the largest technology deal in history, positioning the company to use its size...

Saudi to set lower listing requirements for second stock market 07 Sep 2016 - 05:45 pm

By Celine Aswad DUBAI: Saudi Arabia will set relatively low listing requirements for its second stock market in order to draw smaller companies...

Alfardan opens 2nd BMW Premium Selection showroom 07 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Alfardan Automobiles, the official BMW Group importer in Qatar, has launched a new BMW Premium Selection showroom in West Bay, Alfardan Towers....

Barclays named ‘Best Bank for Advisory’ in the Middle East 07 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Barclays won Euromoney’s ‘Best Bank for Advisory in the Middle East’ award, which recognises best in class advice to clients in Mergers...

Gulf Air takes Qatari media team to Bahrain 07 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, and Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, recently sponsored a media familiarisation trip to Bahrain with tailored itineraries that...

Banks offer interest-free school fee payment plans 07 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

By Sachin Kumar DOHA: With new academic term about to start, banks in Qatar have launched schemes offering interest-free plans to pay school...

QC e-system to issue country of origin certificates 07 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) has launched the online system to issue electronic country of origin certificates for private companies from its website, easing...