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Ooredoo Group announces QR1.1bn net profit in 2020 15 Feb 2021 - 08:54 am

Doha: Ooredoo Group announced yesterday net profit of QR1.1bn in 2020 and the Board proposed a cash dividend of QR0.25 per share. Group’s...

IHG subsidiaries ink deals worth QR200m 15 Feb 2021 - 08:51 am

The subsidiaries of Investment Holding Group (IHG) have signed contracts worth QR200m during the recent few months, said the Group in a filing...

QIC Group reports QR12.2bn gross written premiums in 2020 15 Feb 2021 - 08:47 am

Doha: Qatar Insurance Group’s, the leading insurer in the MENA region, gross written premiums for the year have remained stable at QR12.20bn, compared...

Company establishment and renewal services available online only: MOCI 14 Feb 2021 - 05:50 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) said that it has been decided to provide comprehensive establishment and renewal services only via...

Six finalists for Lexus Design Award 2021 revealed 14 Feb 2021 - 09:15 am

Doha: Lexus International recently announced the six finalists for the Lexus Design Award 2021, each of whom will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience and...

Is the USD set to depreciate further? 14 Feb 2021 - 09:11 am

Doha: Early last year, as the Covid-19 pandemic started to plague the global economy with a flash crash in activity, investors were shocked...

Asian spot LNG prices fall on lower heating demand 14 Feb 2021 - 09:03 am

Doha: Oil prices climbed more than 2 percent on Friday, hitting the highest levels in more than a year, on hopes of US...

Dukhan Bank names Thara’a draw winners 14 Feb 2021 - 09:00 am

Doha: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the...

HSBC completes first Islamic trade facility in Menat at $100m with QIB 14 Feb 2021 - 08:53 am

Doha: HSBC Bank Middle East has completed its first Islamic trade facility in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (Menat) region valued...

Takaful market projected to grow $44bn by 2024 14 Feb 2021 - 08:50 am

With growing number of companies entering into Takaful market, this industry is estimated to expand to $44bn in the next three years, said...

Qatar Chamber to hold online GAM tomorrow 14 Feb 2021 - 08:47 am

Doha: Qatar Chamber (QC) will hold its general assembly meeting (GAM) tomorrow (February 15) via video conferencing. The meeting will be chaired by...

QBA ready to facilitate entry of Spanish firms in Qatar 14 Feb 2021 - 08:41 am

Doha: Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani Al Thani, Second Deputy to the Chairman of the Qatari Businessmen Association, hosted a Spanish delegation headed...

Oman Electricity Transmission issues $600m international bonds 12 Feb 2021 - 09:08 am

The Oman Electricity Transmission Company has succeeded in attracting investor interest by offering bonds worth $600 million, due in February 2031, at an...

QE Index ends the week with gains 12 Feb 2021 - 09:01 am

Qatar’s stock market ended the week on a positive note as shares registered strong gains during the past four trading sessions. The Qatar...

Bitcoin surges to all-time high after BNY Mellon embraces cryptocurrencies 11 Feb 2021 - 04:58 pm

LONDON: Bitcoin on Thursday jumped over 8% to an all-time high of $48,481 after Bank of NY Mellon said it had formed a...

UEFA signs deal with TikTok as Euro 2020 global sponsor 11 Feb 2021 - 04:47 pm

TikTok will be the global sponsor for the rescheduled Euro 2020 soccer tournament set to begin in June this year, the sport's European...

Ericsson appoints Sena Erten as Head of People for market area Middle East and Africa 11 Feb 2021 - 09:51 am

Doha: Ericsson yesterday announced the appointment of Sena Erten (pictured) as Vice-President and Head of People at Ericsson Middle East and Africa and...