Reporter/ Sachin Kumar

Rising occupancy rates in hotels signal strong recovery 06 Apr 2021 - 07:38 am

The recovery in Qatar’s hospitality sector has gained further momentum as the occupancy rate in hotels in the country has risen sharply in...

Insurance index outperforms other indices 05 Apr 2021 - 08:45 am

The shares of insurance companies listed in the Qatar Stock Exchange have risen sharply in the last two months, helped by news of...

IQ plans QR1.7bn capex for petrochem segment in 5 years 04 Apr 2021 - 08:47 am

Industries Qatar (IQ), one of the region’s industrial giants with holdings in petrochemicals, fertilizer and steel producers, plans to invest around QR1.7bn as...

Qatar among world’s largest markets for Islamic finance 31 Mar 2021 - 09:02 am

Qatari Islamic banks are ranked among the largest Islamic banks in the world and Qatar is one of the largest markets for Islamic...

QSE listed firms’ net profits reach QR31.62bn 30 Mar 2021 - 08:28 am

The combined net profits of companies listed on Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) reached QR31.62bn for the year 2020. The companies listed on QSE...

MPHC set to strengthen its market position 25 Mar 2021 - 08:44 am

Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC) will remain focused on its five-year business plan of containing expenses while making capital expenditures to optimize plant...

Qatar’s Islamic Fintech market to reach $2bn by 2025 24 Mar 2021 - 09:42 am

The prospects for Islamic Fintech sector in Qatar are bright and the sector is set to witness robust growth in coming years. The...

QSE launches Venture Market for SMEs 24 Mar 2021 - 09:36 am

Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) yesterday launched its much-awaited Venture Market, providing a new platform for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to list their...

Woqod eyes 90% market share by 2021 end 21 Mar 2021 - 09:18 am

Qatar Fuel Company (Woqod), the leading fuel distribution and marketing services company in Qatar, is aiming to increase its market share in the...

Huawei creates over 1,000 jobs in 3 years in Qatar 18 Mar 2021 - 08:35 am

Qatar, along with the GCC region, is leading in 5G deployment and Huawei is committed to support 5G development in the country and...

QIIB position as leading bank enhanced: Sheikh Dr. Khalid 18 Mar 2021 - 08:29 am

Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has maintained stable growth and achieved the best returns for shareholders and best services and benefits for customers,...

Diversification must for investing in stocks 17 Mar 2021 - 09:43 am

Rule of diversification must be observed by investors while investing in stocks as it provides reduces the risk in case of unexpected volatility...

Government projects to boost Qatari banks’ lending growth 15 Mar 2021 - 08:16 am

The banking sector of Qatar will be less impacted by the adverse effects of COVID-19 outbreak, compared to banking sector in other neighbouring...

Surge in QNB’s digital banking transactions 14 Mar 2021 - 09:14 am

QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has witnessed a huge rise in use of digital banking. Over 83...

Improving business environment to have positive effect on GIS 11 Mar 2021 - 08:55 am

Recovery in the global economy and macroeconomic environment will have a positive impact on Gulf International Services said, Chairman of Gulf International Services,...

New heights in business journalism: Head of Business Section 09 Mar 2021 - 07:04 am

Working for The Peninsula has been a rewarding and deeply enriching experience for me as a journalist. I have grown here not only...

Nebras Power moves ahead with global plans 09 Mar 2021 - 09:05 am

Despite challenging environment at global level due to outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, Nebras Power, the foreign investment arm of Qatar Electricity & Water...

The Pearl-Qatar top searched area for property buyers 07 Mar 2021 - 08:28 am

When it comes to searching properties for residential villas and apartments, The Pearl-Qatar is the most sought after destination for residents. According to...