Business

QSE extends rally on regional de-escalation hopes 08 May 2026 - 10:14 am

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE)closed the week sharply higher, with its benchmark index rising 2.16 percent, or 226.34 points, to 10,714 points,...

Qatar’s economic resilience attracts global investor interest 08 May 2026 - 09:52 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is increasingly positioning itself as a preferred investment destination with its strong financial foundations and economic strategy, drawing attention from...

Minister of Commerce and Industry meets with business leaders to address private sector challenges 08 May 2026 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani held a meeting yesterday with private...

Pharma giant Roche nets PathAI to bolster AI-driven diagnostics 07 May 2026 - 02:09 pm

Zurich: Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche announced on Thursday an agreement to acquire US firm PathAI, which specialises in digital imaging and artificial intelligence-based...

QCB Governor meets with Global Infrastructure Partners founding partner 07 May 2026 - 12:33 pm

Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met...

European stocks open mixed 07 May 2026 - 12:18 pm

Brussels: European stock markets opened mixed on Thursday, as investors awaited Iran and the United States reaching an agreement that would reduce tensions...

Strong gains in banks, industrials and transport lift QSE index over 140 points 07 May 2026 - 09:49 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged 144.63 points or 1.38 percent to close at 10,649.25 points yesterday. During yesterday’s session...

CEO of QFZ discusses cooperation in trade and investment with Ambassador of Panama 07 May 2026 - 09:47 am

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani met with Ambassador of the...

Dhaman records $3.4bn in investment, trade risk insurance in 2025 07 May 2026 - 09:44 am

Doha, Qatar: The Shareholders’ Council of the Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation “Dhaman”, chaired by the head of the Lebanese Republic’s...

Elegancia Facilities Management secures landmark contracts across Qatar’s most prominent institutions 07 May 2026 - 09:40 am

Doha, Qatar: Elegancia Facilities Management, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding, has secured a prestigious portfolio of high-value contracts across Qatar, further strengthening its...

Qatar’s Baladna and the UAE’s Al Dahra sign MoU on global farming and feed supply partnership spanning Syria and beyond 06 May 2026 - 08:21 pm

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Baladna has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Dahra Holding to explore a strategic partnership focused on global...

Gold up over one percent 06 May 2026 - 07:32 pm

Singapore: Goldprices rose more than 1% on Wednesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar, while softer oil prices eased fears of inflation and higher-for-longer...

QNB Group recognised for leadership in international debt capital markets at GlobalCapital MTN Awards 2026 06 May 2026 - 07:11 pm

Doha:Qatar National Bank (QNB)Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been named"Emerging Markets - Middle East Issuer of...

Oil prices tumble, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes 06 May 2026 - 05:39 pm

Washington: World oil prices dived Wednesday and stock markets rallied on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war. Washington believes it...

Disney shares jump after results top expectations 06 May 2026 - 05:28 pm

New York: Disney shares jumped in pre-market trading Wednesday as the entertainment giant reported better than expected revenues and profits, thanks in part...

QSE index opens higher 06 May 2026 - 12:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Wednesday, gaining 29.59 points, or 0.28%, to reach 10,534 points, compared...

McDonald’s Qatar contributed QR396m to Qatar’s economy: Oxford Economics 06 May 2026 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: Thirty years after opening its first restaurant in Qatar, McDonald’s Qatar has released new independent research developed in partnership with Oxford...

SMEs drive Qatar’s readiness for digital future and economic diversification 06 May 2026 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is accelerating its transition toward a knowledge-based digital economy by empowering small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt advanced...