Non-energy private sector companies continue to grow at strong pace in July
The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey data from Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) indicated a positive start for the second half of 2023. Growth rates for output, new orders, employment and purchasing increased, and the 12-month outlook remained firmly positive. The unfinished business continued to decline at a lower rate than in the first half […]
QCB governor meets with Saudi counterpart
Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met with Governor of Saudi Central Bank Ayman Al Sayari on Monday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the financial and banking fields. Qatar tribune
Qatar’s real estate trade volume amounts to QR1.574 bn in June
The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in June 2023 amounted to QR1,574,575,828 (1.574 billion). The data of the real estate analytical bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice revealed that 301 real estate transactions were recorded during the month. […]
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 […]
Qatar ranks 5th internationally in economic performance in 2023
Qatar’s rank rose from 18th place to 12th place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2023 – which is published annually by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland – out of (64) countries, most of which are high developed. The ranking was based on national statistics provided to IMD as well as the […]
Minister of Finance meets with World Bank vice-president
Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari on Monday met with Vice President for Human Development at the World Bank Mamta Murthi, during her visit to the country. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and explored the aspects of cooperation in the development and economic fields, as well as the ways to […]
Amir chairs SCEAI meeting
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment (SCEAI), chaired the Council’s second meeting of 2023 at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Chairman of the Council, attended […]
Qatar continues to enhance status as trusted international partner, source of energy: PM
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar is continuing to strengthen its position as a reliable international partner, source of energy, and destination for investments and tourism, in order to achieve its National Vision 2030, the most important of which is the […]
Amir welcomes participants in third edition of Qatar Economic Forum
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed the participants in the third edition of Qatar Economic Forum, looking forward that the forum provides a scientific and practical contribution to the participants. In a tweet, HH the Amir welcomed the participants in the third edition of the Qatar […]
Amir attends Qatar Economic Forum 2023’s reception ceremony
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the reception ceremony held on the occasion of Qatar Economic Forum 2023, Powered by Bloomberg at the Katara Towers: Fairmont and Raffles Hotels on Tuesday evening. The reception ceremony was attended by President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame, […]