Business

Qatar, Kazakhstan mulling new joint investment projects 23 Aug 2021 - 08:47 am

Doha: The Qatar-Kazakhstan Business Council is planning an array of initiatives to further boost the growing trade relations between both countries, including organising...

Is the global economic recovery losing momentum? 22 Aug 2021 - 09:04 am

Doha: Earlier last year, when the spillovers from the pandemic produced unprecedented negative economic shocks, activity indicators plummeted. The global manufacturing Purchasing Managers’...

HSBC launches mobile payments for customers and merchants 22 Aug 2021 - 09:02 am

Doha: HSBC Qatar has launched mobile payments and collections services for both its personal and corporate customers, as part of its ongoing investment...

QBIC opens applications for 15th wave of its LSP 22 Aug 2021 - 08:58 am

Doha: The Mena region’s leading mixed-use business incubator, Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC) – founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) – is now...

Qatar’s hotel industry records growth in June 22 Aug 2021 - 08:45 am

Doha: The hospitality sector in Qatar is booming and has gained momentum which is evident by the increase in hotel and hotel apartment...

Dukhan Bank wins 2 accolades at International Finance Awards 22 Aug 2021 - 08:30 am

Doha: Dukhan Bank has been awarded two accolades by the International Finance Awards 2021 as the Best Digital Transformation Bank 2021 and the...

Lebanon president says treasury to bear cost of fuel subsidies 21 Aug 2021 - 08:09 pm

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Michel Aoun said the government treasury will bear the cost of the continuation of fuel subsidies that was decided on...

Lebanese fuel prices set to rise as new exchange rate set 21 Aug 2021 - 07:38 pm

BEIRUT: Lebanese fuel prices are expected to climb sharply after the government decided to raise the exchange rate used to price it to...

Oil heads for 6% weekly drop as Delta variant spreads 20 Aug 2021 - 04:26 pm

LONDON: Oil prices were down for a seventh straight session on Friday near three-month lows and heading for a weekly loss of over...

Internal auditors urged to focus on strategic risks 20 Aug 2021 - 09:49 am

It is important for internal auditors to focus on identifying the strategic risks which may lead to a significant market and values decline...

Spread of ICT accelerating transformation of digital economy in Arab world 20 Aug 2021 - 09:42 am

Speaking at the 5th China-Arab States Expo being held this week, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Guo Ping (pictured) has highlighted the decisive role that...

Qatar’s Barzan participates in international defense fair in Istanbul 20 Aug 2021 - 09:36 am

A number of defense agreements were signed Wednesday at one of the world’s largest defense industry fairs which is being held in Istanbul,...

HMC and Qatar Pharma sign deal for self-sufficiency in medical supplies 19 Aug 2021 - 01:55 pm

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation and Qatar Pharma for Pharmaceutical Industries signed a three-year framework contract agreement for the supply of medicines and medical...

An in-depth look at Huawei Watch 3 Pro 19 Aug 2021 - 08:49 am

Doha: Huawei recently announced the launch of the Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro, which bring convenient and smart life experiences that...

Qatar’s Industrial Production Index stood at 99.1 points in June 2021 19 Aug 2021 - 08:47 am

Doha: Qatar’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) for June 2021 stood at 99.1 points, showing a decrease of 6.3 percent compared to the previous...

Commercial Bank launches cybersecurity awareness campaign #CBsafe Week 19 Aug 2021 - 08:47 am

Doha: Commercial Bank, a leading digital Bank in Qatar, announced the launch of its latest awareness campaign #CBsafe Week which will run from...

QNB Group wins two accolades in the inaugural Sustainable Finance Awards 19 Aug 2021 - 08:39 am

Doha: QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has received two awards at the Global Finance’s inaugural 2021 Sustainable...