Business / Qatar Business

Qatar’s gas exports rise substantially: IMF report 12 Nov 2012 - 07:07 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: The Mena region’s oil-exporting countries are expected to post solid growth in 2012, largely on account of Libya’s better-than-expected...

QP showcases projects at Adipec 2012 12 Nov 2012 - 07:05 am

Officials at the QP stand at Adipec 2012 in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi: Qatar Petroleum is participating in the 15th edition of the...

Al Khaliji ‘Golden Reward’ campaign 12 Nov 2012 - 07:03 am

Mohammed Atassi, Head of Corporate Affairs at Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji ), presenting Abdulla Al Semaitt, the first Premium Banking customer...

Mena Investment Management Forum from today 12 Nov 2012 - 07:02 am

DOHA: The 6th annual Mena Investment Management Forum (MIMF 2012), the premier regional event for the asset management industry, is set to open...

UDC shareholders amend item No. 3 of Article 29 12 Nov 2012 - 07:02 am

Doha: United Development Company (UDC), one of Qatar’s leading public shareholding companies, held its Extra Ordinary General Assembly Meeting (EGM) yesterday. The meeting,...

Silatech, Bedaya participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week 12 Nov 2012 - 07:01 am

Doha: Silatech and the Bedaya Center are offering a full slate of youth-oriented activities and workshops as part of the 2012 Global Entrepreneurship...

Qatar receives award for gas flaring reduction 11 Nov 2012 - 06:57 am

Officials with the award. DOHA: Qatar Petroleum (QP) and Maersk Oil have received an “Excellence in Flaring Reduction” award from the World Bank-led...

Obama faces major challenges: QNB Group 11 Nov 2012 - 06:55 am

Doha: The new term in office for US President Barack Obama could be even trickier than the previous one from an economic perspective,...

Gulf Oil acquires Houghton International for $1,045m 11 Nov 2012 - 06:54 am

DOHA: Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd (GOCL), a Hinduja Group Company, through its subsidiary in the UK, is acquiring a 100 percent stake in...

IBQ unveils brand identity for private banking 11 Nov 2012 - 06:54 am

Doha: The International Bank of Qatar (ibq) announced yesterday the re-launch of its private banking brand identity, unveiling its new private banking logo....

ARI wins ‘Shariah Fund Manager of the Year’ award 11 Nov 2012 - 06:52 am

Doha: Al Rayan Investment (ARI) won the prestigious ‘Shariah Fund Manager of the Year’ award at the 2012 Middle East Summit and Awards...

Al Khaliji outlines benefits, products of premium banking service 11 Nov 2012 - 06:52 am

DOHA: Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji)’s premium banking service, recognised as the best premium banking service in the region at the annual...

Memac Ogilvy holds annual meet 11 Nov 2012 - 06:50 am

DOHA: Memac Ogilvy, one of the leading multinational communications agencies in the Middle East, recently held its regional management meeting in Lebanon to...

Qatar Exchange index drops 0.36 percent 09 Nov 2012 - 04:47 am

DOHA: Qatar Exchange’s main index lost 30.87 points or 0.36 percent last week to close at 8,572.75 points. Trading value last week increased...

International Islamic speeds up payment processing through ACH 09 Nov 2012 - 04:45 am

DOHA: Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has successfully gone live with Misys’ payment solution, Misys Payment Manager. The bank selected Misys to support...

British trade minister leads business team to Qatar 09 Nov 2012 - 04:44 am

DOHA: The UK Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green arrived in Qatar for a two-day visit, accompanied by a business delegation of 15...

QNB announces completion of its $1bn bond 09 Nov 2012 - 04:41 am

DOHA: QNB Group announced the successful completion of a bond issuance under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Program in the international capital...

Qatar business optimism higher in Q4: D&B 08 Nov 2012 - 07:38 am

Sheikh Mohamad bin Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani (second left) of QBA addressing the media during the launch of Business Optimism Index for...