Business

QSE index opens higher 14 Apr 2026 - 11:36 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Tuesday, gaining 49.53 points, or 0.47%, to reach 10,674 points, compared...

Dukhan Bank announces QR1,000,000 Thara’a grand prize winner 14 Apr 2026 - 09:42 am

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank is pleased to announce that Ahmed AlFateh Mohamed has won QR1,000,000 in the first million‑riyal draw of the 2026...

Commercial Bank reports Q1 2026 net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR538.3m 14 Apr 2026 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced yesterday its financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026....

Gold prices fall as dollar rises 13 Apr 2026 - 10:39 pm

Singapore: Gold prices fell Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar and renewed inflation fears that overshadowed expectations of future interest rate cuts. Spot...

Estithmar Holding approves 20% share dividend amid record growth 13 Apr 2026 - 02:21 pm

Doha, Qatar: Driven by international expansion and record-breaking results Estithmar Holding distributes 20% of capital as share dividends to shareholder for the year...

Dukhan Bank AGM approves additional cash dividend of 8% 13 Apr 2026 - 10:00 am

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank convened its Ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday via video conferencing through the Zoom application. The meeting was chaired...

Over 14,500 building permits issued in 2025, up 6.1% year-on-year 13 Apr 2026 - 09:56 am

Doha, Qatar: More than 14,500 building permits were issued in 2025, marking a 6.1 percent increase compared to the previous year. The growth...

Embassy of India, IBPC organise business interaction with India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas 13 Apr 2026 - 09:52 am

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India and IBPC, Qatar, jointly organised a Business Interaction with H E Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum...

QatarEnergy announces new hydrocarbon discovery offshore Congo 13 Apr 2026 - 09:30 am

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy, as a shareholder in TotalEnergies E&P Congo (TEPC), announced a hydrocarbon discovery in the MHNM-6 NFW well of the Moho...

QNB Group maintains strong strategic momentum in Q1 2026 12 Apr 2026 - 10:32 pm

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, today issued its Q1 2026 Strategic Progress Update, highlighting...

Land transport activity surges 7.5% with over 3,000 transactions in Q1 12 Apr 2026 - 10:17 am

Doha, Qatar: Demonstrating sustained momentum, Qatar’s land transport sector achieved a strong and positive performance in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 with...

GCC countries achieve economic growth in third quarter of 2025 11 Apr 2026 - 03:17 pm

Muscat: The economy of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states grew in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting its sustained ability to...

Land Transport Affairs conducts over 3,000 transactions in first quarter of 2026 11 Apr 2026 - 02:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport announced that its Land Transport Affairs conducted approximately 3,049 transactions in the first quarter of 2026. In...

Investors rush to seize opportunities as QSE index gains on regional de-escalation 10 Apr 2026 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange index surged at the close of this week’s trading, rising by 4.05 percent to gain 414.50 points and...

Over 3,000 maritime transport transactions registered in Q1 2026 10 Apr 2026 - 09:10 am

Oha, Qatar: Qatar witnessed growth in the maritime transport transactions in the first quarter (Q1) of this year as the Ministry of Transport...

Oil prices rise on Middle East supply concerns 10 Apr 2026 - 08:27 am

Singapore: Oil prices edged higher in early trading on Friday, supported by ongoing concerns over potential disruptions to energy flows through the Strait...

Oil prices rise as concerns persist over shipping through Strait of Hormuz 09 Apr 2026 - 10:23 pm

New York: Oil prices rose by about five percent on Thursday, as doubts surrounding the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East raised concerns...

IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to $50 bn 09 Apr 2026 - 05:29 pm

Washington, United States: The International Monetary Fund expects to have to provide up to $50 billion in immediate financial assistance to countries affected...