Business

US and China sign phase one of trade deal 15 Jan 2020 - 09:31 pm

The U.S. and China signed what they’re billing as the first phase of a broader trade pact on Wednesday amid persistent questions over...

Crowded Monaco reclaims land to build more luxury flats with sea view 15 Jan 2020 - 06:36 pm

MONACO: Tiny Monaco is set to grow by six hectares under plans to reclaim land from the Mediterranean and build more luxury apartments...

GWC net profit surges by 9% to QR249.1m in 2019 15 Jan 2020 - 09:34 am

Doha: GWC, Qatar’s leading logistics provider, concluded 2019 fiscal with a 9 percent surge in net profit to QR249.1m, as compared with QR227.6m...

QIB named ‘Best Islamic Bank in Qatar’ 15 Jan 2020 - 09:23 am

Doha: For the third consecutive year, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has been named the “Best Islamic Bank in Qatar” in the 12th edition...

QNB full-year net profit grows 4% to QR14.4bn 15 Jan 2020 - 09:23 am

Doha: QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, reported a net profit of QR14.4bn ($3.9bn) for the...

Huawei launches 5G mobile WiFi with Vodafone Qatar 15 Jan 2020 - 09:00 am

Doha: Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) is kicking off the new decade with the launch of its new 5G dual-mode mobile Wi-Fi product...

Ahlibank announces Tawfeeq Travel as its Credit Card Pearl Rewards Programme partner 15 Jan 2020 - 09:00 am

Doha: Ahlibank, a leading Qatari-owned financial institution, has announced that Tawfeeq Travel, one of the leading travel management companies in Qatar, providing expert...

Monthly inflation inched up 0.46% in December ’19 15 Jan 2020 - 08:59 am

Doha: The CPI-based monthly inflation in December witnessed a marginal increase of 0.46 percent compared to the CPI of November 2019 as result...

Doha Bank announces winners of Al Dana Savings Scheme draw 15 Jan 2020 - 08:56 am

Doha: Doha Bank, one of the largest private commercial banks in Qatar, has announced the names of 34 winners of the 10th Al...

Auto market resilient despite start of Doha Metro preview service 15 Jan 2020 - 08:33 am

Doha: Qatar’s auto market registered positive growth last year, despite the start of Doha Metro services, almost in full swing. The year-on-year sales...

Equality at work 'decades away' in Britain as men dominate top jobs 14 Jan 2020 - 09:50 pm

LONDON: Equality for women at work is decades away in Britain, according to a study released on Monday that found just 6% of...

London launches green energy firm to fight climate change, poverty 14 Jan 2020 - 09:50 pm

LONDON: London's mayor launched a green energy company that will provide "fair-priced" electricity from renewable sources on Monday, seeking to reduce carbon emissions...

Wells Fargo's new chief pledges more cost cuts as profit slumps 14 Jan 2020 - 06:41 pm

Wells Fargo & Co's profit slumped 55% in the fourth quarter as new boss Charles Scharf set aside another $1.5 billion for legal...

Nissan denies reported plans to split with Renault 14 Jan 2020 - 10:48 am

Tokyo: Nissan is "in no way" planning to end its partnership with Renault, the Japanese auto giant insisted Tuesday after a report suggested...

Qatari German Medical Devices wins PAHO supply contract 14 Jan 2020 - 01:41 am

DOHA: Qatari German Medical Devices company has been selected by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to supply one of its medical syringes...

NPIM announces completion of 49% equity stake acquisition in Stockyard Hill Wind Farm 14 Jan 2020 - 01:41 am

DOHA: Nebras Power Investment Management B.V. (NPIM), a wholly owned affiliate of Nebras Power (Nebras) has successfully completed a transaction with Goldwind Stockyard...