NAM effective in boosting solidarity among nations: Muraikhi
Qatar strongly condemns the crime of burning the copies of Holy Quran, considering it to be a racist crime that fuels feelings of hatred and Islamophobia and threatens peace and stability in the world, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has said. Speaking at the ministerial meeting of 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 […]
QF issues road safety message as Education City Tram Green Line moves closer to launch
The newest addition to Qatar Foundation’s (QF) transport network will soon be unveiled, as the Education City Tram Green Line becomes operational – with the organisation sending out a road safety message ahead of its launch. The Green Line will expand Education City’s sustainable transport system by connecting its North Campus – which includes […]
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 […]
PM appoints director of Prime Minister’s Office
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday issued Decision No 24 of 2023, appointing director of the Prime Minister’s Office. The decision appointed HE Dr Essa bin Mohammad Al Mannai as director of the office of the Prime Minister, in addition to his work […]
Amir congratulates US president on Independence Day
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the United States of America Joe Biden on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. QNA
Amir appoints deputy chairperson of Qatar Tourism
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday issued Amiri Decision No 50 of 2023, appointing Deputy Chairperson of Qatar Tourism. The decision stipulated that Saad Ali Al Kharji be appointed as Deputy Chairperson of Qatar Tourism. The decision is effective starting from its date of issue […]
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 […]
Putin signs law on arrest for violating martial law
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on 30 days of administrative arrest, as well as fines for violating martial law. It was adopted by the State Duma on June 20 and approved by the Federation Council on June 21. Signing the law comes in response to the rebellion of the “Wagner” private military group […]