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Most of Europe’s gas supplies still linked to oil prices: Report 23 Feb 2013 - 03:30 am

Most of Europe’s gas supplies still linked to oil prices: ReportLONDON: Europe’s natural gas supplies are still mostly paid for by contracts that...

EU panel offers banks chance to cut fines in rate-fixing probe 23 Feb 2013 - 03:29 am

PARIS: The European Comm-ission wants to conclude its investigation into the fixing of lending benchmarks Euribor and Libor this year and has offered...

IQ nets QR8.4bn profit in ’12 22 Feb 2013 - 06:06 am

DOHA: Industries Qatar (IQ), one of the region’s industrial giants with interests in the production, distribution and sale of a wide range of...

Sony bills PS4 console as gaming’s future 22 Feb 2013 - 06:05 am

Sony Computer Entertainment President and Group CEO Andrew House speaks on stage at the announcement of the new Sony Playstation 4 at the...

In a first, EU agrees to regulate safety in offshore oil, gas drilling 22 Feb 2013 - 06:04 am

BRUSSELS: The European Union yesterday agreed its first law to regulate safety in offshore oil and gas drilling across the 27-member bloc and...

Google challenges Apple with high-end laptop 22 Feb 2013 - 06:04 am

SAN FRANCISCO: Google yesterday unveiled a touch-screen notebook computer designed for high-end PC users, throwing down a gauntlet for Apple and its MacBooks....

QE trading value rises by 12.76pc 22 Feb 2013 - 06:03 am

Doha: Qatar Exchange’s main index dropped by 58.28 points (0.66 percent) last week when the bourse closed yesterday at 8,734.56 points. The trading...

QE suspends trading of Salam Intl shares 22 Feb 2013 - 06:03 am

Doha: Qatar Exchange (QE) suspended as of yesterday and till further notice, trading of Salam International shares following a directive issued by Qatar...

Qantas profits rise 22 Feb 2013 - 06:01 am

Ground staff work around a Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft parked with others at Melbourne Airport. Qantas Airways Ltd said compensation paid to it...

European stocks recoil on US stimulus fears 22 Feb 2013 - 06:00 am

LONDON: European stock markets joined a global sell-off yesterday over concern about a possible end to US stimulus measures and as data showed...

Oil prices fall to three-week low 22 Feb 2013 - 05:59 am

LONDON: Oil fell to a three-week low around $114 a barrel yesterday, hit by weak eurozone economic data, dampening the prospect of an...

Shard builder named project manager of Kingdom Tower 22 Feb 2013 - 05:59 am

LONDON: The builder of The Shard skyscraper in London will be the project manager for the planned $1.2bn, 1,000-metre Kingdom Tower skyscraper in...

Global tablet sales up 78.4pc in ’12: Survey 22 Feb 2013 - 05:59 am

WASHINGTON: The global market for tablet computers surged 78.4 percent last year, with 128 million of the devices shipped, a survey showed yesterday....

Most Gulf markets rise 22 Feb 2013 - 05:55 am

DUBAI: Egypt’s measure lifted from a three-week low yesterday as foreign investors hunted for bargains, while other regional markets also gained. Shares in...

Doha Bank to raise capital by 50pc 21 Feb 2013 - 10:07 am

Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Jabor Al Thani (third left), Managing Director, Doha Bank, addressing the shareholders meeting at the headquarters of...

QIIB lines up $2bn sukuk programme 21 Feb 2013 - 10:05 am

DOHA: Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) is looking to set up a $2bn sukuk programme. The Bank’s Board has submitted its recommendation to...

Qatar Exchange to function at new office from March 4 21 Feb 2013 - 10:05 am

DOHA: Qatar Exchange (QE) has announced that its headquarters will be moving to Al Dana Tower, West Bay, opposite to City Center Shopping...

Indian business delegation holds talks with QCCI officials 21 Feb 2013 - 10:04 am

Doha: A delegation representing Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) held a meeting yesterday with a 12-member delegation of CAPEXIL, an indian...