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Turkish economic confidence extends pessimistic run in October 27 Oct 2015 - 04:32 pm

ISTANBUL: Confidence in Turkey's economy remained pessimistic for the 12th straight month in October, official data showed on Tuesday, underscoring the bleak outlook...

Oman expands debut sukuk to 250 mln rials on strong demand 27 Oct 2015 - 04:22 pm

MUSCAT: Oman expanded its first issue of sovereign Islamic bonds, selling 25 percent more than originally planned due to strong demand, the finance...

A weaker dollar, what the world economy needs but may not get 27 Oct 2015 - 04:02 pm

By Jamie McGeever LONDON: The last thing the world needs right now is a stronger dollar but that's exactly what it looks like...

ABN Amro confirms IPO before year-end 27 Oct 2015 - 02:35 pm

The Hague: Dutch bank ABN Amro confirmed Tuesday plans to sell the first of its state-owned shares in an initial public offering later...

Slower eurozone credit growth adds to ECB speculation 27 Oct 2015 - 01:36 pm

Frankfurt: Disappointing eurozone credit growth data will put more pressure on the European Central Bank to take additional action to boost the euro...

Egypt central bank seen keeping key rates on hold - Poll 27 Oct 2015 - 11:49 am

Cairo: Egypt's central bank is expected to hold interest rates on Thursday as it balances the need to control inflation with its efforts...

Barwa real estate net profit jumps to QR 3.5 Billion 27 Oct 2015 - 10:32 am

Doha: Barwa Real Estate Company has posted a net profit of QR 3.5 Billion for the period ended September 30, a jump by...

Asian stocks down as China leaders meet, Fed reviews policy 27 Oct 2015 - 10:02 am

Traders gather on the floor of New York Stock Exchange. Reuters By Youkyung Lee Seoul, South Korea: Asian stock markets were lower on...

Trade deal to reduce cost, boost global exports between US$1.8-US$3.6 trillion : WTO 27 Oct 2015 - 09:37 am

Geneva: The Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) concluded in 2013 will help reduce trade cost for its member countries, spur global export between US$1.8...

China plans regular shipping services through Arctic 27 Oct 2015 - 09:32 am

Shanghai: China's biggest shipping company COSCO intends to launch regular services through the Arctic Ocean to Europe, a spokeswoman said Tuesday, as global...

German transport minister in US talks on VW scandal 27 Oct 2015 - 09:17 am

Washington: Germany's transport minister was in Washington Monday to brief his US counterpart on the steps Berlin is taking to address the pollution-cheating...

Dollar, equities dip as Asia awaits central bank meetings 27 Oct 2015 - 08:52 am

Hong Kong: The dollar retreated against emerging market currencies Tuesday, while equities eased after the previous day's rally as investors look ahead to...

Lulu Group joins QCS to promote breast cancer awareness 27 Oct 2015 - 12:51 am

Female sales staff wearing breast cancer awareness uniforms and tags at one of Lulu outlets. Doha: In line with ‘Cancer Awareness Month’ activities...

NBK Automobiles unveils Mercedes SUV range 27 Oct 2015 - 12:09 am

Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani (left) with Sheikh Nawaf bin Nasser bin Khaled Al Thani, Chairman, NBK, during the...

Power summit calls for sustainable energy building 27 Oct 2015 - 12:09 am

Abdulaziz Al Hammadi (right), Manager, Conservation and Energy, Kaharamaa, opening the Power Qatar Summit in Doha yesterday. Fahad Al Mohannadi (center), General Manager...

Ooredoo’s smart solutions to transform energy sector 27 Oct 2015 - 12:07 am

DOHA: A new generation of “smart solutions,” driven by machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, is set to transform Qatar’s energy sector, as the nation strives...

Meet on financing SMEs, entrepreneurs kicks off 27 Oct 2015 - 12:02 am

Datuk Mohd Radzif bin Mohd Yunus addressing the conference held at Qatar University yesterday. Baher Amin DOHA: An international conference on financing SMEs...