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Doha emerges as global epicenter for fintech, insurtech innovation as MENA summits conclude 13 May 2025 - 12:56 pm

Doha, Qatar: The fourth edition of the MENA Insurtech Summit and the inaugural MENA Fintech Summit 2025, hosted by Qatar Insurance Group (QIC...

Qatari Businessmen Association signs three MoUs with investment organisations in Hong Kong 13 May 2025 - 12:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) welcomed H E John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the...

Invest Qatar, HKTDC sign MoU 13 May 2025 - 12:52 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) have signed today a Memorandum of...

Visa supporting Qatar’s secure digital payments ecosystem 13 May 2025 - 12:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: Visa has been deeply embedded in Qatar’s payments landscape for decades, working alongside the government, banks, fintechs, and businesses to support...

Global LNG oversupply looms but Qatar set to emerge stronger 13 May 2025 - 12:41 pm

Doha, Qatar: The world is on the cusp of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) oversupply that could reshape global energy markets for years...

AlRayan Bank launches EV charging stations at Head Office 13 May 2025 - 12:34 pm

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank is proud to announce the successful completion and operational launch of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations at its...

‘Hosting IOSCO meeting underscores Qatar’s prominence in global capital markets’ 13 May 2025 - 12:33 pm

Doha: The 50th Annual Meeting of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) kicked off in Doha, yesterday. The three-day event is hosted...

Qatar, Hong Kong ink 35 MoUs to deepen ties 13 May 2025 - 12:07 pm

Doha, Qatar: In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations, Qatar and Hong Kong have facilitated the signing of 35 memoranda of understanding...

Nissan posts $4.5 billion annual net loss, says to cut 20,000 jobs 13 May 2025 - 12:03 pm

Tokyo: Japan's Nissan posted a huge annual net loss of $4.5 billion on Tuesday while confirming reports that it plans to cut 15...

Gold prices fall over 2% after US-China agreement to reduce tariffs 12 May 2025 - 10:08 pm

New York: Gold prices fell more than 2 percent on Monday after the announcement of a provisional agreement between the United States and...

Qatar Chamber signs 5 Memoranda of Understanding with organisations, institutions from Hong Kong 12 May 2025 - 08:59 pm

Doha: Qatar Chamber signed on Monday five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Hong...

Minister of Finance stresses depth of Qatar's relations with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China 12 May 2025 - 08:54 pm

Doha:Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari emphasized the deep relations between the State of Qatar and the Hong Kong Special...

US, China agree to slash tariffs as Trump says to speak with Xi soon 12 May 2025 - 06:33 pm

Washington: The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, an outcome President Donald Trump...

Qatar, Hong Kong discuss strengthening cooperation in communications and information technology 12 May 2025 - 12:36 pm

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Communications and Information Technology, H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, met yesterday with Chief Executive of the Hong...

QIC Group launches dual MENA Insurtech and Fintech summits 12 May 2025 - 12:35 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Insurance Group (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, yesterday inaugurated the fourth edition of the MENA...

Moody’s affirms QIIB’s credit rating at A2/Prime-1 with stable outlook 12 May 2025 - 12:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed QIIB’s A2/Prime-1 credit rating with a stable outlook, recognising the Bank’s sustained strong performance. In its...

Qatar offers stable and forward-looking environment for sustainable investments 12 May 2025 - 12:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: Global investment firms are counting on Qatar as a priority market for its sustainable infrastructure and digital expansion strategy, citing the...

US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation 12 May 2025 - 12:01 pm

Geneva: The United States andChinaannounced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled...