Business

Positive developments overcame uncertainty in 2024 29 Dec 2024 - 10:54 am

Doha, Qatar: Early in the year, economic weakness across major advanced economies dominated the global macro agenda. A rapid slowdown in the US,...

Oil settles up over 1% on large draw from US crude stocks 29 Dec 2024 - 10:52 am

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled more than 1% higher on Friday and recorded a weekly gain in low trading volume ahead of year-end,...

QNB continues to strengthen role in protecting customers from fraudulent activities 29 Dec 2024 - 10:49 am

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group continues to strengthen its role in protecting customers from fraudulent activities by spearheading initiatives to combat phishing scams and...

Foreign investors laud Qatar’s resilient tech market in 2024 29 Dec 2024 - 10:45 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to have a remarkable impact on investments across various sectors, bolstering and influencing the growing economy. This year, Qatar...

Osamu Suzuki, longtime chair of Japan's Suzuki, dies aged 94 27 Dec 2024 - 12:56 pm

Tokyo: Osamu Suzuki, who grew small-car specialist Suzuki Motor into an international brand with huge successes in India, died Wednesday at age 94...

‘We hope to activate IPO market in 2025’ 27 Dec 2024 - 10:14 am

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended the last session of the week with a decline of around 52 points, or 0.5...

Qatar’s home appliances market surpasses $1bn in current year 27 Dec 2024 - 10:08 am

Doha, Qatar: With the new year fast approaching, the home appliances industry in Qatar has surpassed $1bn in the current year and is...

Banking sector continues to integrate advanced technology 27 Dec 2024 - 10:02 am

Doha, Qatar: The banking sector of Qatar continues to integrate advanced technology, deliver strong financial results, and align closely with national priorities, all...

Gold price in Qatari market rises by 0.22% this week 26 Dec 2024 - 09:52 pm

Doha: Gold price in Qatar market rose by 0.22% this week, reaching 2,627.96 US dollars per ounce today, according to data from Qatar...

Colombia is at risk of repeating Brazil’s costly fiscal mistakes, say investors 26 Dec 2024 - 10:06 am

Bogotá: Colombia and Brazil are both run by leftist presidents with ambitious social agendas. Now the neighboring Latin American nations have something else...

Saudi non-oil exports rise by 12.7 percent in October 26 Dec 2024 - 10:05 am

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias non-oil exports rose 12.7 percent year-on-year in October, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). National non-oil exports, excluding...

Al Meera enhances ‘Himyan’ card with new collaboration 26 Dec 2024 - 09:53 am

Doha: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company has announced an exclusive 5 percent discount for “Himyan” national card holders on their online shopping at...

Korea’s crypto frenzy grows to threaten stock market 26 Dec 2024 - 09:51 am

Seoul: South Korea’s cryptocurrency market exhibited rapid growth in November, with its trading volume catching up to that of the stock market and...

Japan targets 60 percent emissions cut by 2035 in target seen as lax 26 Dec 2024 - 09:49 am

Tokyo: Japan is pushing through a new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by 2035, even as the plan faces...

China to ramp up fiscal spending in 2025 26 Dec 2024 - 09:48 am

Beijing: China’s Finance Ministry vowed to step up fiscal spending and government bond issuance in 2025, providing stronger support to bolster economic stability....

Jumbo Electronics launches state-of-the-art Centralized Warehouse Complex 26 Dec 2024 - 09:31 am

Doha: Video Home & Electronic Centre - Jumbo Electronics, an innovative technology and product solution, launched its all-new state-of-the-art Centralized Warehouse Complex, Service...