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GCC countries' GDP exceeds USD 2.143 trillion 17 Aug 2025 - 04:46 pm

Muscat: The GCC nations made a GDP of USD 2.1431 trillion in 2023 - a 2.7% decrease from USD 2.2027 trillion in 2022,...

Commodity prices signal softer global growth ahead 17 Aug 2025 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: After a turbulent first half of 2025 marked by sharply elevated US tariff uncertainty following President Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” trade...

QNB earns global recognition for its corporate banking excellence in 2025 17 Aug 2025 - 10:02 am

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has once again affirmed its position as a leader...

Digitalisation, ownership reform propel investment boom 17 Aug 2025 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s investment landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by a combination of digitalisation and regulatory reforms that have made the...

QIIB wins ‘Excellence in Mobile Banking Innovation’ award 17 Aug 2025 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing leadership in the banking sector, QIIB has received the ‘Excellence in Mobile Banking Innovation 2025’ by...

Oil hits one-week high ahead of Trump-Putin meeting 15 Aug 2025 - 08:14 pm

Singapore: Oilprices rose on Friday to fresh one-week highs after US President Donald Trump warned of "consequences” if Russia blocked a Ukraine peace...

Dollar holds gains after hot US inflation data trims Fed cut bets 15 Aug 2025 - 04:08 pm

Singapore: The US dollar held on to the previous session's gains on Friday after stronger-than-expected inflation data prompted traders to scale back expectations...

Lulu Retail reports H1 revenue of $4.1bn, up 5.9 percent YoY 15 Aug 2025 - 11:21 am

DOHA: Lulu Retail has announced its H1 2025 financial results, delivering a solid 9.1 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to $127m. Revenues...

Gulf International Services reports net profit of QR408m for six-month period ended 30 June 2025 15 Aug 2025 - 11:18 am

Doha: Gulf International Services, yesterday reported a net profit of QR408m for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025, representing an improvement of...

Fintech gains momentum with digital payments and blockchain at forefront 15 Aug 2025 - 11:11 am

DOHA: Qatar’s fintech landscape is surging forward with remarkable momentum, driven by bold government initiatives, modern regulatory frameworks, and a thriving ecosystem of...

‘QSE index on upward trend, approaches 12,000-point barrier’ 15 Aug 2025 - 11:02 am

DOHA: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed the current week up 2.51 percent, adding 285.1 points to its tally, reaching 11,648 points....

South Korea’s government sees positive signs of economic recovery 15 Aug 2025 - 10:38 am

SEOUL: South Korea’s government yesterday saw positive signs of economic recovery on the back of consumption growth that offset lingering uncertainties. The Ministry...

Oil prices rise amid US-Russia tensions, rate cut expectations 14 Aug 2025 - 08:50 pm

New York: Oil prices climbed by nearly 1% on Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s warning of severe consequences should his talks with...

Apex Health receives investment license to develop 400-bed Baghdad International Hospital in Iraq 14 Aug 2025 - 08:29 pm

Doha, Qatar: Apex Health, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C and a leading healthcare provider in the Middle East and North Africa, announces...

Amazon to offer same-day groceries delivery in 2,300 cities 14 Aug 2025 - 04:33 pm

Amazon.com Inc. plans to offer same-day grocery delivery in 2,300 cities by the end of the year, more than doubling the current number...

S&P upgrades India rating, despite US tariff threats 14 Aug 2025 - 02:16 pm

Mumbai: S&P upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating on Thursday, with the agency citing New Delhi's "commitment to fiscal consolidation" and its "buoyant...

Dukhan Bank announces second set of winners in Land Rover spending campaign 14 Aug 2025 - 10:31 am

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has announced the second set of winners of its ongoing promotional campaign in collaboration with Visa, which offers customers...

Frank Wouters reveals hydrogen technology could redefine net zero pathways 14 Aug 2025 - 10:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Renowned energy transition leader Frank Wouters (pictured) has unveiled to the Al-Attiyah Foundation what he believes could be the next great...