Business / Qatar Business

Qatar’s travel sector to see strong growth, says report 15 Apr 2013 - 01:06 am

DOHA: Backed by the government spending on tourism development, Qatar’s travel market is expected to grow steadily from $5.4bn in 2012 to $7.7bn...

Ahli Bank nets record QR135m profit in Q1 15 Apr 2013 - 01:01 am

Sheikh Faisal bin Abdul Aziz bin Jassem Al Thani (top) and Salah Murad DOHA: Ahli Bank QSC (ABQ) has posted a record profit...

DVP scheme a success: QE 15 Apr 2013 - 01:00 am

DOHA: Qatar Exchange (QE) has announced that its DVP (delivery versus payment) mechanisms, launched in April 2011, have been performing successfully and that...

DSI Qatar bags QR180m contract 15 Apr 2013 - 12:59 am

DOHA: Drake & Scull Qatar (DSI Qatar) has been awarded a QR180m contract to execute Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works for a...

Three economic zones coming up 14 Apr 2013 - 01:28 am

DOHA: Supported by the government, the Economic Zones Company (EZC) Qatar has embarked on the development of three economic zones in and around...

Premier to open Qatar business forum in Berlin 14 Apr 2013 - 01:21 am

Doha: The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani will inaugurate the two-day ‘Business and...

Qatar’s $3bn aid to Egypt is timely: Fitch 12 Apr 2013 - 04:57 am

DOHA: Qatar’s decision to provide $3bn of additional support is positive for Egypt, Fitch Ratings said yesterday. It will be a significant boost...

Bearish QE dips by 1.12pc this week 12 Apr 2013 - 04:56 am

DOHA: Qatar Exchange Index ended in red for the third consecutive week yesterday losing 95.66 points or 1.12 percent during this week to...

BMW Group Middle East sales up 28pc 12 Apr 2013 - 04:56 am

DOHA: The BMW Group’s outlook for 2013 is looking optimistic with the company reporting its best ever first quarter in the Middle East....

Dutch firm introduces fire-resistant panels 12 Apr 2013 - 04:56 am

DOHA: A leading Dutch firm, Hunter Douglas, that makes window blinds and coverings for buildings and high-rise towers, claims to have come out...

Qatar bourse earnings remained flat last year 11 Apr 2013 - 01:21 am

DOHA: Qatar Exchange’s (QE) earnings remained relatively flat in 2012, falling 0.3 percent year-on-year. The real estate sector earnings declined 56 percent and...

Qatar investment forum in Berlin from Monday 11 Apr 2013 - 01:21 am

DOHA: The two-day “Business and Investment in Qatar Forum” is set to open in Berlin, Germany on Monday. Organised by Qatar’s Ministry of...

QFBC holds networking event 10 Apr 2013 - 10:49 pm

DOHA: The Qatari-French Business Club (QFBC) yesterday held its monthly networking event with an objective to make use of the French expertise in...

Qatar Exchange index loses 7.06 points 10 Apr 2013 - 10:30 pm

Doha: Qatar Exchange has lost 7.06 points or 0.08 percent ysterday to hit 8,511.28 points from the previous closing of 8,518.34 points. The...

QCB governor at Rome forum 10 Apr 2013 - 01:12 am

Qatar Central Bank Governor and Chairman of the Islamic Financial Services Board H E Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud Al Thani (right) greets Italian...

Qatar banking system outlook stable 10 Apr 2013 - 01:11 am

DOHA: The outlook for Qatar’s banking system remains stable, unchanged since 2010, and banks’ lending is expected to grow between 20 percent and...

Doha Bank seeks to double foreign profits by 2015 10 Apr 2013 - 01:10 am

DOHA: Doha Bank, Qatar’s fifth-largest lender by market value, plans to nearly double its profits from international operations by 2015. The lender, which...

Al Sada inaugurates hi-tech drilling rig 09 Apr 2013 - 01:06 am

The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, Chairman of GDI Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, CEO of...