Qatar visit an opportunity to bolster ties: Japanese PM
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has stressed the importance of his visit to Qatar on Tuesday as it is his first visit to the country since taking office as Prime Minister. The Japanese PM described the relations between the two countries as solid and having more potential for developing bilateral cooperation. In an […]
Qatar Airways reports record revenues as expansion continues
Qatar Airways Group has again reported a strong financial performance, stated its annual report for 2022/23. The airline credits the positive results to its successful strategy during an extraordinary year for the Group as FIFA’s Official Partner and Official Airline of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 along with its premium product focused on delivering […]
Cabinet approves establishment of National Advisory Committee for Health Insurance System
The Cabinet has approved a draft decision establishing the National Advisory Committee for Health Insurance System and defining its terms of reference. The Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, took the decision on Wednesday. At the outset of the meeting, the […]
QFMA to establish ‘single window committee’ for capital market
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) issued a resolution to establish a ‘Single Window Committee for the Capital Market’ with the goal of reducing time and effort and significantly simplifying procedures for companies whose activities are related to the financial markets in the country. This is to be achieved by enabling them to interact through […]
Total assets of Qatar’s banking sector stood at QR1.880 trillion in May 2023: QNBFS
Total assets of Qatar’s banking sector stood at QR1.880 trillion in May 2023, QNB Financial Services (QNBFS) said in its monthly report onTuesday. According to the report, Qatar’s banking sector total loan book went up 0.2 percent MoM and deposits dropped by 1 percent in the month ofMay 2023. The private sector pushed the […]
Higher oil prices help QSE gain 73 points
Tracking oil prices higher, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index rose by 73.14 points (0.72 percent) to close at 10, 254.22 points on Tuesday. A total of 187,961,004 shares were traded with a value of QR467,466,574.175 from 17132 transactions in all sectors. Of the listed companies, shares of 31 companies rose, while the prices […]
QIB ties up with Visa to launch exclusive summer campaign
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and Visa are pleased to announce the launch of their highly anticipated summer offer. Cardholders using their QIB Visa Debit or Credit Card for international purchases and Visa Credit Card for domestic purchases will have the opportunity to win one of 3 BMW iX40 electric vehicles. This year’s grand prize is […]
QIIB launches summer campaign for Visa cards in collaboration with Qatar Airways Privilege Club
QIIB has announced the launch of a special offer for Visa cardholders which provides them with the opportunity to enter a draw for the chance to win prizes from a grand total of 5 million bonus Avios, in collaboration with the Qatar Airways Privilege Club. As part of this offer, all QIIB Visa credit […]
QNB receives ‘Best Bank in Qatar’ award from Euromoney
QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has won the award of “The Best Bank in Qatar” from Euromoney magazine’s Awards for Excellence 2023, marking another significant achievement this year. The award is a recognition of the Group’s outstanding performance and its continuous effort to provide its customers with […]
Cabinet hails outcomes of Amir’s visit to Iraq
The Cabinet on Wednesday acknowledged the outcomes of His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit to Iraq on June 15, which reflected the depth of the strong historic fraternal relations between the two countries. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh […]