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Ahlibank posts net profit of QR407m in H1 21 Jul 2026 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar: Ahli Bank announced its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting a net profit of QR407m compared...

QIIB net profit reaches QR713m with growth rate of 3.5% in H1 21 Jul 2026 - 09:45 am

Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani bin Abdullah al-Thani, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of QIIB, announced the Bank’s financial results for the...

QSE index jumps 129 points as all seven sector indices end in green 21 Jul 2026 - 09:42 am

Doha, Qatar: The shares in Qatar’s stock market saw gain in yesterday’s trading as the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged around 128.95...

QIIB, Visa join forces to advance innovation in payment solutions 20 Jul 2026 - 11:18 am

Doha, Qatar: QIIB and Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), Visa’s advisory services arm, announced a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting QIIB’s payments growth...

Qatar banks’ lending tops QR1.47 trillion, deposits hold steady in May 20 Jul 2026 - 10:55 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector continued to post steady lending growth and resilient deposit levels during May 2026, underscoring the sector’s stability despite...

QCB grants license to set up first insurance price comparison website in Qatar 20 Jul 2026 - 08:44 am

Doha, Qatar: In continuation of its efforts to reinforce the financial technology sector (FinTech), Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued its first license...

Qatar sees strong growth in e-commerce, POS transactions 19 Jul 2026 - 10:07 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s digital payments ecosystem continued its rapid expansion in May 2026, with the figures released by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB)...

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities 19 Jul 2026 - 10:06 am

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices surged more than 4% on Friday, reaching their highest levels in over a month as escalating hostilities between the...

Qatar banks remain resilient as lending growth moderates 17 Jul 2026 - 09:20 am

Doha: Qatar’s banking sector maintained steady financial performance during the first quarter of 2026 despite a slowdown in lending growth and the impact...

Qatar expands international footprint with innovation-led investments 16 Jul 2026 - 09:44 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatari institutions are continuing to strengthen their presence across international markets through strategic investments that support innovation, economic diversification, and long-term...

Investor confidence keeps realty market focused on key property segments 15 Jul 2026 - 09:43 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained investor confidence in 2025, with the vast majority of sales transactions...

Father Amir’s legacy lives on through Qatar’s economic transformation, US partnership 14 Jul 2026 - 10:17 am

Doha, Qatar: The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) mourns the loss of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who...

Real estate trading tops QR565m last week 13 Jul 2026 - 10:03 am

Doha, Qatar: The value of real estate traded through sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice...

Father Amir’s legacy laid foundations for Qatar’s modern economy 13 Jul 2026 - 09:43 am

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to His...

MoCI announces continued provision of electronic services during State’s official mourning period 12 Jul 2026 - 10:58 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced the continued provision of its electronic services during the State’s official mourning period...

QIIB concludes employee training programme on communication with people with disabilities 12 Jul 2026 - 10:13 am

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting all segments of society and fostering a culture of inclusion, QIIB has successfully...

Oil prices settle lower on hopes for smoother shipping in Strait of Hormuz 12 Jul 2026 - 10:11 am

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled lower on Friday following the latest round of US-Iran hostilities as traders grew hopeful that shipping through the...

Qatar sees 81 million payment system transactions worth QR95.799bn 12 Jul 2026 - 10:06 am

Doha, Qatar: The total payment system transactions reached 81.063 million in May 2026, representing a 32 percent increase compared to 61.641 million in...