Business / Qatar Business

Exploration investments dip 20pc 10 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry, speaking at the Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable in Doha yesterday....

ROTA completes first phase of leadership training for youth 09 Nov 2015 - 12:08 am

Participants at the event. DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) has completed the first phase of its ‘Leadership Training Programme’ for youth. Organised...

Huge opportunities for banks within SME sector 09 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: Having recognised the role SMEs play in the economic development of the region, Qatar banks are continuing to create specialised solutions, offering...

Al Faisal Holding selects SAP for software solutions 09 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman and CEO of Al Faisal Holding, with other executives. DOHA: Al Faisal Holding has signed a...

Binatone unveils new range of products 09 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: Binatone has launched its products to meet the needs of its customers in Qatar. These include a tower fan, wall fan, juice...

Gulf Air wins three GITEX awards 09 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has become the first organisation in the Middle East (in both the...

QFBA, QFCA complete training part of Kawader 09 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Participants attend the programme. DOHA: Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) and Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) have successfully completed the training part...

QInvest net profit up 69 percent in third quarter 09 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: QInvest, Qatar’s leading investment group and one of the most prominent Islamic financial institutions globally, yesterday announced that its net profit for...

Qatar, EU to expand cooperation in aviation sector 09 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc in Doha. Kammutty VP By Mohmmad Shoeb DOHA: Qatar and European Union (EU) have opened up dialogues to...

Qatar Airways showcases its modern fleet at Dubai Airshow 09 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with Minister of Transport ...

IMF forecasts slower growth for GCC in 2016 09 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Minister of Finance H E Ali Sherif Al Emadi and IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and other GCC ministers and officials at the...

Qatar Airways chief says would consider A380neo to replace A380s 08 Nov 2015 - 05:10 pm

CEO of Qatar Airways Akbar Al Baker visits the Dubai Airshow November 8, 2015. REUTER Qatar Airways chief executive said on Sunday the...

GCC, EU service sector trade set to increase 08 Nov 2015 - 12:26 am

By Sachin Kumar DOHA: The potential for growth of businesses and cooperation in the services sector between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and...

CBI launches Islamic banking window 08 Nov 2015 - 12:26 am

FROM LEFT: Ali Sultan Al Amri, Head of Wholesale Banking; Mamoon Abdelkader, Head of Islamic Banking; Mohammed Sultan Al Qadi, Chairman; Mark Robinson,...

CSD and Qatari Diar Vinci Construction sign agreement 08 Nov 2015 - 12:25 am

QU President Dr Hassan Al Derham and QDVC CEO Yanick Garillon at the agreement signing event. DOHA: The Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD)...

Civil Defence Dept, Al Hamad Trading in deal 08 Nov 2015 - 12:24 am

Doha: Al Hamad Trading, supplier of specialised vehicles in Qatar, signed a contract with Qatar Civil Defence Department for supply of Force Entry...

Doha Bank recognises long-serving staff 08 Nov 2015 - 12:23 am

DOHA: Doha Bank, the leading private bank in Qatar, hosted a special awards ceremony last week in recognition of employees who have put...

Exports from TPP countries to increase: QNB 08 Nov 2015 - 12:23 am

DOHA: The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has the potential to support global trade growth by reducing protectionism, revitalising global supply chains and setting the...