Business / Qatar Business

Mena growth bucks global trends: QNB Group 28 Apr 2013 - 04:48 am

Doha: The IMF has revised down its projections for 2013 global growth by 0.2 percentage points to 3.3 percent, yet again pushing back...

Hassad Food appoints Fahad Al Subaiey as CEO 28 Apr 2013 - 04:47 am

DOHA: Hassad Food, Qatar’s premier investor in the agriculture and livestock sectors announced yesterday the appointment of Fahad Abdulla Turki Al Subaiey (pictured)...

Barwa Bank wins Banker Middle East Awards 28 Apr 2013 - 04:43 am

Steve Troop (left), CEO of Barwa Bank, and Hussain Al Abdullah, Head of Retail Banking, receiving the awards. DOHA: Barwa Bank Group has...

The First Investor wins ‘Best Investment Fund’ award 28 Apr 2013 - 04:42 am

DOHA: The First Investor (TFI), the investment banking subsidiary of Barwa Bank Group has won the award for “Best Investment Fund”, one of...

Turin to host next World Chambers Congress 26 Apr 2013 - 04:51 am

The Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammad Al Thani congratulating the President of the Torino Chamber of Commerce (TCC)...

Woqod announces expansion plans 26 Apr 2013 - 04:34 am

DOHA: Qatar Fuel (Woqod), the downstream joint stock oil storage, distribution and marketing company yesterday announced its expansion plans. The Company is currently...

QE snaps four-week losing streak, index up 2.03 percent this week 26 Apr 2013 - 04:34 am

DOHA: Qatar Exchange (QE) snapped the four-week bear run lifting the index 2.03 percent to close at 8,593.26 points this week. Trading value...

Ooredoo bags two industry awards 26 Apr 2013 - 04:31 am

An Ooredoo official receiving the awards at the TMT Finance 2013 Middle East and North Africa Awards ceremony at Mina A’Salam Hotel in...

Alshaya to bring over 50 world-class retail brands to Doha Festival City 26 Apr 2013 - 04:30 am

Omar Al Futtaim, Vice Chairman, Al Futtaim, and Mohammed Alshaya, Executive Chairman of Alshaya, during a partnership signing ceremony in Dubai. DOHA: Doha...

Tasweeq turns 5 25 Apr 2013 - 01:35 am

The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada (third left), Tasweeq CEO Saad Al Kuwari (second left),...

Aamal net profit grows by 17pc to QR624.5m in 2012 25 Apr 2013 - 01:33 am

Aamal Company Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani (fourth right), Vice Chairman Sheikh Muhammed bin Faisal Al Thani (fifth right), Sheikh Abdullah...

M&A value in Mena region doubles in Q1 25 Apr 2013 - 01:33 am

DOHA: The total value of disclosed mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region rose from $7.3bn in...

QP planning to invest abroad 25 Apr 2013 - 01:33 am

DOHA: Qatar Petroleum is planning to invest abroad in Europe, China, the United States and Canada, QNA quoted the company’s Accounting Department Manager...

QR118.6m profit for QNCC in Q1 25 Apr 2013 - 01:31 am

Doha: Qatar National Cement Company disclosed the interim financial statement for the three month period ended March 31, 2013. The statements revealed a...

GCC food import bill to touch $53.1bn by 2020 24 Apr 2013 - 03:40 am

The Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the opening of the 8th World Chambers Congress...

Ashghal to tender $11bn projects 24 Apr 2013 - 03:39 am

Remy Rowhani, Director-General, Qatar Chamber; speaking at a parallel session on business programme on the sidelines of the ICC WCF 8th World Chambers...

US construction majors eyeing projects in Qatar: Official 24 Apr 2013 - 03:37 am

David Chavern, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of US Chamber of Commerce. BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB DOHA: The United States is seeking...

Ezdan Holding Group nets QR252.7m profit 24 Apr 2013 - 03:35 am

Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani Al Thani and Ali Al Obeidly DOHA: Ezdan Holding Group recorded a net profit of QR252.7m for the...