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QIB opens new branch at Place Vendôme Qatar 05 Sep 2022 - 07:59 am

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has announced the opening of its latest branch at Place Vendôme, Qatar’s newest luxurious...

Hotels register solid growth in occupancy rates and revenues 05 Sep 2022 - 07:58 am

Doha: Hotels in Qatar registered solid growth in occupancy rates and revenues in July 2022 as the country saw an increase in visitors...

Crowell & Moring, GBCQ hold session on Qatar’s evolving dispute resolution landscape 05 Sep 2022 - 07:56 am

Doha: Crowell & Moring and the German Business Council Qatar (GBCQ) recently co-hosted an event on Qatar’s evolving dispute resolution landscape and its...

‘Qatar leading in fight against fraud, corruption in Arab region’ 05 Sep 2022 - 07:47 am

Doha: Qatar’s financial sector is well under control and various measures have been put in place to combat financial crimes (FinCrimes) and prevent...

Zambia not to pay euro bond due in September, says finmin 04 Sep 2022 - 10:53 pm

LUSAKA: Zambia will not be paying its $750m euro bond due in September until new terms of payment are agreed between the government...

Qatar allows duty-free import of broadcast equipment during World Cup 04 Sep 2022 - 02:44 pm

Doha: Customs authorities in Qatar have approved the use of ATA Carnet, an international customs document that permits duty-free and tax-free temporary import...

Foreign investors net-purchase Korean shares worth $2.9 billion in August 04 Sep 2022 - 01:41 pm

Seoul: Foreign investors net purchased nearly four trillion won worth of Korean stocks in August, despite the sharp depreciation of the Korean currency...

Swiss watch brands Mimic Rolex with pricey models in demand 04 Sep 2022 - 12:07 pm

Consumers driving the biggest boom in mechanical watches in decades are seeking out more expensive timepieces, and from entry-level marques to the most...

QCB issues treasury bills for September valued at QR 600 million 04 Sep 2022 - 10:04 am

Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued treasury bills for September 2022 for three, six and nine months, with a value of QR 600...

Oil drops as global economy looms over market, says Al Attiyah Foundation 04 Sep 2022 - 08:03 am

Doha: Oil prices rebounded slightly on Friday on expectations that Opec+ will discuss output cuts at a meeting on September 5. However, concerns...

Are Asean economies resilient to global financial shocks? 04 Sep 2022 - 08:01 am

Doha: With a strong economic recovery from the temporary collapse produced by different variants of the COVID-19 pandemic since Q4 2020, select emerging...

Ooredoo and QNB develop new co-branded Visa Credit Card design 04 Sep 2022 - 07:49 am

Doha: Ooredoo, an increasingly important player in mobile financial services, has announced a new design for the Nojoom-QNB Visa Credit Card, a card...

Qatar committed to green investment and climate smart infrastructure 04 Sep 2022 - 07:44 am

Doha: Qatar has raised the bar in sustainability as it will deliver the mega sporting event FIFA World Cup 2022 in a sustainable...

QIB named best performing bank in Qatar by Banker Magazine 03 Sep 2022 - 04:02 pm

Doha: The Banker magazine has recently recognized Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), as the Best Performing Bank in Qatar in the Top 100 Arab...

talabat signs agreement with Estithmar Holding to sponsor Lusail Winter Wonderland 03 Sep 2022 - 10:43 am

Doha:talabat, the region’s leading local tech platform, has signed an agreement with Estithmar Ventures Real Estate Development W.L.L, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding...

Total broad money supply surges by 10.6% Y-o-Y to QR675bn in July 03 Sep 2022 - 09:16 am

Doha: Qatar’s total broad money supply (M2), which includes cash, checking deposits, and easily-convertible near money, rose by 10.6 percent to QR675bn in...

Gazprom won’t reopen gas pipeline in 11th hour blow to Europe 02 Sep 2022 - 09:12 pm

Russia’s Gazprom PJSC said its key gas pipeline to Europe won’t reopen as planned, moving the region a step closer to blackouts, rationing...

Banks battle back-to-office fatigue with ping pong, snacks, indoor gardens 02 Sep 2022 - 10:50 am

LONDON/NEW YORK: Finance bosses are offering more incentives, including free meals, ping pong and "contemplative spaces" as they battle to get staff back...