Business

QCB foreign reserves up 3.08% in September 2025 08 Oct 2025 - 09:54 am

Doha: Qatar Central Bank’s (QCB) foreign currency reserves and liquidity rose by 3.08% year-on-year in September 2025, reaching QR261.050bn, up from QR253.242bn a...

UDC gears up for Cityscape Qatar 2025 to showcase landmark projects 08 Oct 2025 - 09:47 am

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is set to reinforce its leading position in...

QBA welcomes Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry 08 Oct 2025 - 09:30 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) hosted a luncheon in honour of H E Piyush Goyal, Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry,...

QC Chairman and Egyptian Ambassador discuss enhancing cooperation in trade and investment 08 Oct 2025 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, met yesterday at the Chamber’s headquarters with H E...

QNB Group receives Central Bank of Egypt license approval for new digital bank ‘ezbank’ 08 Oct 2025 - 09:28 am

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the license approval has been received for a...

Oil prices steady at settlement 08 Oct 2025 - 12:24 am

New York: Oil prices held steady at settlement on Tuesday as investors assessed a smaller-than-expected increase in OPEC+ production for November, amid concerns...

Gold price surpasses $4,000 per ounce for first time 07 Oct 2025 - 10:14 pm

Gold surged past $4,000 per ounce for the first time late Monday, then again on Tuesday morning, extending a rally that has lifted...

QNB Group receives Central Bank of Egypt license approval for a new digital bank 07 Oct 2025 - 06:26 pm

Doha: QNB Group announced the license approval has been received for a digital-first banking entity, ezbank, from the Central Bank of Egypt. This...

QSE index closes higher 07 Oct 2025 - 05:36 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange index closed on Tuesday higher by 22.98 points, or 0.21 percent, to reach 10,911.53 points. During the session,...

QNB Group's net profit increases 1% 07 Oct 2025 - 05:26 pm

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group's net profit for the nine months reached QR12.8 billion, an increase of 1% compared to same period last year....

LuLu Hypermarket becomes Qatar’s first retail chain to accept UPI payments via QNB 07 Oct 2025 - 11:11 am

Doha, Qatar: In a strategic move to further advance cross-border digital payments, Qatar National Bank (QNB) has enabled LuLu Hypermarket Qatar to become...

Industry leaders explore avenues to bolster investment cooperation 07 Oct 2025 - 11:08 am

Doha, Qatar: Trade delegation from Qatar and India’s business communities came together to chart new pathways for partnership and growth and to strengthen...

Cityscape Qatar launches Investor Program in partnership with Visit Qatar 07 Oct 2025 - 11:02 am

Doha, Qatar: The countdown begins for Qatar’s most anticipated real estate event - Cityscape Qatar 2025. The major gathering, held under the patronage...

Procurement Plan Forum 2026 to strengthen collaboration between govt and local entities 07 Oct 2025 - 10:57 am

Doha, Qatar: The Government Procurement Plan Forum 2026 will witness participation of over 16 government entities. The forum is considered a strategic platform...

CEO of QFZ discusses cooperation efforts in trade & investment attraction with Indian Minister of Commerce & Industry 06 Oct 2025 - 09:01 pm

Doha, Qatar:The Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) HESheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thanimet with Minister of Commerce &...

Gold tops $3,900/oz for first time on safe-haven demand 06 Oct 2025 - 08:52 pm

Singapore: Gold surged past $3,900 an ounce for the first time on Monday, driven by safe-haven demand amid a US government shutdown, alongside...

Governor of Qatar Central Bank meets Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry 06 Oct 2025 - 07:13 pm

Doha: Governorof theQatar Central Bank(QCB)HESheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thanimet on Monday with with Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic...

Qatar-India Joint Business Council convenes in Doha, stresses strategic partnership 06 Oct 2025 - 07:05 pm

Doha: The meeting of the Qatar-India Joint Business Council and the high-level meeting between private sector representatives from both sides convened in Doha...