Reporter/ Deepak John

Qatari stocks to show recovery in earnings in Q3 13 Oct 2021 - 08:56 am

Doha: Qatari stocks are expected to show recovery in the earnings as a result of improved operating environment in the third quarter (Q3)...

Banks raise awareness about online scams 12 Oct 2021 - 09:03 am

Doha: Technology advancement has led to increase in online scams regionally and globally. Considering these threats, banks in Qatar have reminded its customers,...

QE Index rises above 11,500 level 11 Oct 2021 - 07:49 am

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QE) Index crossed 11,500 level yesterday. The QE Index recorded a gain of 17.66 points, or 0.15 percent...

Digitisation must for future growth of firms 10 Oct 2021 - 08:57 am

Doha: While COVID-19 has disrupted every element of global business, it has also demonstrated the critical importance of digital transformation. As the journey...

Visitors, hotel occupancy rate rise in August 07 Oct 2021 - 08:18 am

Qatar witnessed a sharp rise in the arrival of visitors in August, signalling strong recovery in the tourism sector aided by easing of...

Qatar, EU working together to tackle global challenges: Ambassador 06 Oct 2021 - 08:38 am

The European Union (EU) is working with partners in Qatar and in the wider Gulf region on the best ways to tackle global...

More than 66% payments in Doha Bank happening digitally 04 Oct 2021 - 08:21 am

Doha: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace of digital adoption in the banking sector. Now more than 66 percent of Doha Bank’s...

Qatar maintained strong fiscal position during the pandemic 30 Sep 2021 - 09:38 am

Qatar has maintained strong fiscal position during the pandemic and the country has a world-class climate for business and investment, said a senior...

Nudging companies to use renewable energy will attract investment: Expert 29 Sep 2021 - 09:45 am

Companies should be encouraged to use renewable energy in their energy consumption. The move has the potential to attract foreign investments in renewable...

QDB plans more value-added services for SMEs: Official 26 Sep 2021 - 08:15 am

Doha: As many SMEs move towards digital transformations, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) plans to launch more value-added services for Small and Medium Enterprises...

Qatar offers huge business opportunities for investors 24 Sep 2021 - 09:29 am

Companies can benefit from Qatar’s business-friendly investment ecosystem to set up their operations and to grow their business. There are significant growth opportunities...

IPA Qatar, PwC release new tax and legal guide for businesses 21 Sep 2021 - 09:32 am

Doha: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) and PwC Qatar jointly released the new ‘Tax & Legal Guide to Doing Business in...

Qatar Fintech hub promoting Islamic finance: Expert 20 Sep 2021 - 09:14 am

Doha: The Fintechs in Qatar, Malaysia and UAE are gearing towards export market and are launching solutions that are being used domestically and...

Best time to invest in ETFs as FOL increases 15 Sep 2021 - 09:08 am

Doha: With increase in Foreign Ownership Limit (FOL) in Qatari companies, it is the right time to invest in the Exchange Traded Funds...

Environmental, sustainability issues top priority for firms 13 Sep 2021 - 10:22 am

Doha: Addressing environment and sustainability issues must be a top priority for companies. Using right procurement techniques will enable sustainability goals to be...

Fintech ensures data protection for SMEs 12 Sep 2021 - 09:16 am

The Financial Technology (Fintech) sector in Qatar is growing rapidly as companies, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are adopting new technologies, said...

Startups to explore new markets at CIF Qatar 2021 09 Sep 2021 - 10:02 am

Doha: Young innovators and inventors will gather from around the world at the Challenge and Innovation Forum (CIF) Qatar 2021, which is the...

Family businesses enhanced digitisation during pandemic 06 Sep 2021 - 09:11 am

The pandemic has been a catalyst for speeding up the digital transformation process in family businesses. With an increased focus on customer experience,...