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France set for rare maize shipment to Egypt 18 May 2016 - 12:42 pm

PARIS: A vessel is due to load 40,000 tonnes of French maize in the coming days for Egypt, port data showed on Wednesday,...

China says to support steel exports as U.S. imposes hefty tariffs 18 May 2016 - 12:05 pm

Columns of steel are stacked inside the China Steel production factory in Kaohsiung May 18, 2010. REUTERS/PICHI CHUANG/FILE PHOTO By Ruby Lian and...

Mitsubishi Motors president to quit over fuel-cheating scandal: company 18 May 2016 - 11:49 am

Tokyo: Mitsubishi Motors said Wednesday that its president would resign over a fuel economy cheating scandal that has left the Japanese automaker's reputation...

Oil prices hit fresh highs as Canada wildfires rage on 18 May 2016 - 10:20 am

This file photo taken on May 7, 2016 shows flames and smoke rising off Highway 63 outside Fort McMurray, Canada. AFP / Cole...

Suzuki shares dive on reports of improper fuel testing 18 May 2016 - 09:57 am

Tokyo: Suzuki shares dived Wednesday on reports that it may have used improper fuel-efficiency testing, the latest bad news for a global auto...

Japan PM Abe: No change to plan of raising sales tax 18 May 2016 - 09:50 am

REUTERS/ File photo Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday there is no change to his plan of proceeding with a scheduled...

Burberry to overhaul retail operations after 10 pct fall in profit 18 May 2016 - 09:20 am

LONDON: British luxury fashion group Burberry said it would overhaul its retail operations and simplify its product range after its full-year profit fell ...

Lebanon central bank says must comply with US Hezbollah law 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

BEIRUT, May 17 (Reuters) - Lebanon's central bank governor said on Tuesday Lebanese banks must comply with a new U.S. law targeting Shi'ite...

Marine Trading & Contracting Co counducts seminar 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Marine Trading & Contracting Co. WLL, one of the oldest Trade House in Qatar established by Mr. Ahmed Issa Al Maadeed recently...

Apple CEO Tim Cook visiting India, an important growth market 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Apple CEO Tim Cook waves as he attends a talk in Beijing October 23, 2014. (China Daily / REUTERS) By Saritha Rai Apple...

IMF: Iran at 'pivotal moment' to rejoin global economy 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), speaks at a fiscal forum roundtable discussion during the IMF and...

Ezdan’s $500m debut Sukuk a huge hit 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Ezdan Holding Group Chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani and Group CEO Ali Mohammed Al Obaidli DOHA: Ezdan Holding...

QC reviews cooperation with Turkey and Russia 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) discussed ways of enhancing mutual cooperation between business owners in Qatar, Turkey and Russia, in two separate meetings held...

UDC approves rise in non-Qatari ownership 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Turki Mohamed Al Khater, Chairman, UDC, with other Board members at the meeting of shareholders. By Mohammad Shoeb DOHA: The shareholders of United...

Panasonic showcases strength in visual solutions 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa in collaboration with TechnoQ, in Qatar organized a two-day seminar to showcase its strength in visual...

TYREPLUS opens two outlets in Qatar 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Raffi Keuylian DOHA: Michelin, the world’s leading tyre technology leader, yesterday inaugurated two state-of-the-art concept Tyreplus stores in Qatar. The inauguration was attended...

Qatar First Bank to explore Saudi reform opportunities 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

QFB Chairman Abdulla bin Fahad bin Ghorab AlMarri DOHA: Qatar First Bank L.L.C. (QFB), a leading Shari’ah-compliant bank based in Qatar offering investment...