Business

Major bank forecasts positive momentum for Australian economy 23 Jan 2025 - 10:25 am

Sydney: A leading projection of Australia’s economic activity has forecast slow but positive growth for 2025. The Westpac Banking Corporation, one of Australia’s...

Stock markets push higher as they track Trump plans and earnings 23 Jan 2025 - 10:23 am

London: US and European stock markets pushed higher yesterday as investors tracked earnings and President Donald Trump’s policy plans that are starting to...

United Airlines gains after profit outlook bucks winter doldrums 23 Jan 2025 - 10:22 am

Chicago: United Airlines Holdings Inc. predicted first-quarter profit well ahead of Wall Street’s estimates as the carrier capitalizes on unusually strong demand for...

Qatar, France discuss ways to enhance cooperation 23 Jan 2025 - 10:20 am

Davos: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani met on Tuesday with Minister Delegate for...

Dollar falls as traders assess US tariff plan 23 Jan 2025 - 10:19 am

Singapore: The dollar drifted slightly higher yesterday in indecisive trading as a lack of clarity on President Donald Trump’s plans for tariffs kept...

Minister of Finance and Citi Group CEO discuss cooperation in financial and economic sectors 23 Jan 2025 - 10:17 am

Davos: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with CEO of Citi Group Jane Fraser. This came as part...

COP29 agrees on aspirational $1.3 trillion goal despite challenges 23 Jan 2025 - 10:14 am

Doha: In a year overshadowed by geopolitical turmoil, the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) marked a pivotal yet contentious moment in...

Woqod net profit surges 7% to QR1.052bn in 2024 23 Jan 2025 - 10:11 am

Doha: Qatar Fuel Company (Woqod) announced that its Board of Directors had held its annual meeting at 1:30 pm yesterday, under the chairmanship...

Qatar demonstrates swift human capital and tech ecosystem growth 23 Jan 2025 - 10:07 am

Doha: Qatar continues to demonstrate an outsized commitment to human capital and technology ecosystem development, an official said. According to the Oxford Insights...

Qatar poised for robust growth in maritime, logistics sector 23 Jan 2025 - 09:59 am

Doha: Qatar is poised for a robust growth in its maritime and logistics sector supported by consistent surge in its port activity. The...

Al Mana Holding, Food and Beverage division holds 2025 annual strategic planning convention 23 Jan 2025 - 08:06 am

DOHA: Al Mana Holding, Food and Beverage division has held 2025 annual strategic planning convention The 2025 annual strategic planning convention was held...

Netflix shares soar to record high after gaining over 300 million subscribers 22 Jan 2025 - 10:06 pm

Netflix Inc. shares soared to a record high on Wednesday after the streaming giant reported its biggest quarterly subscriber gain in history, buoyed...

Qatar Central Bank governor meets Lord Mayor of the City of London 22 Jan 2025 - 08:45 pm

Davos: Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met on Wednesday with Lord Mayor of...

Qatar hopes EU will restudy ESG rule that’s affecting LNG trade 22 Jan 2025 - 08:17 pm

A European regulation setting strict ESG-reporting standards for large companies trading with the bloc creates unfair competition, Qatar’s finance minister said. The rules...

Trump to spur US tech deals boom, Qatar’s $510 billion fund says 22 Jan 2025 - 08:11 pm

Doha, Qatar: TheQatar Investment AuthorityexpectsDonald Trump’sreturn to the White House will lead to a boom in US technology deals, Bloomberg analysts say. The...

Elegancia Facilities Management accredited as Training Member of BICSc 22 Jan 2025 - 10:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Elegancia Facilities Management, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C and a leader in innovative facilities management solutions, has announced its accreditation...

MSDF organises tax awareness workshop in cooperation with GTA 22 Jan 2025 - 10:06 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by the Family Empowerment Department, organised a tax awareness workshop in collaboration...