Business

Doha sees surge in startup activities, innovation 19 Aug 2025 - 09:24 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, positioning itself as a burgeoning hub for startups and innovation in the Middle...

Gold rebounds after hitting two-week low 18 Aug 2025 - 07:05 pm

Singapore: Goldrose after hitting a two-week low, supported by lower US Treasury yields as investors awaitedUS President Donald Trump'smeeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

Foreign trade volume up 1.3% in 2024 18 Aug 2025 - 09:54 am

Doha: Qatar’s foreign trade witnessed significant growth, marked by an expansion in the number of trade partners and diversification in import and export...

Smart infrastructure upgrades bolster Qatar’s national goals 18 Aug 2025 - 09:38 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s digital economy is entering a scale-up phase, propelled by aggressive network upgrades, a growing data-center pipeline, and a comprehensive policy...

Oil prices fall more than 1% at settlement 17 Aug 2025 - 08:58 pm

New York: Oilprices declined sharply at the close of trading on Friday, with both Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures ending the...

Increase in profits of companies listed on Qatar Stock Exchange by 2.31% 17 Aug 2025 - 06:50 pm

Doha, Qatar:Net profits of companies listed on Qatar Stock Exchange rose by 2.31 percent in the first half of this year, reaching QAR...

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...