QIB’s Bassel Gamal feted at Top CEO Conference
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) Group CEO Bassel Gamal has been picked as the “Top CEO” of sharia-compliant banks in the region. He was awarded the Top CEO Conference and Awards ceremony held in Dubai on May 18, 2022. It draws CEOs and thought leaders from across the GCC, recognises industry leaders based on their institutions’ […]
Industrial production index up by 14.6% m-o-m in March
The Industrial Production index (IPI) for March reached 101.2 points, an increase of 14.6 percent compared to the previous month (February 2022), and increased by 0.5 percent compared to the corresponding month in 2021, according to data issued by Planning and Statistics Authority. The IPI consists of following main components: “mining” with a relative importance […]
QNB is ‘Senior Lead’ sponsor of Euromoney Conference 2022
QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced it has taken up the “Senior Lead sponsorship” of the Euromoney Conference 2022, which is slated to be held on May 29. This year’s edition of the Euromoney conference focuses on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and climate change, Global and Qatari macro […]
Domasco launches all-new next-generation Honda HR-V
Doha Marketing Services Company (Domasco) unveiled the next generation of the popular and stylish Honda HR-V on Saturday, in-line with Honda’s advanced and sporty brand direction. The all-new HR-V has a host of advanced safety and technology features introduced for the first time such as Honda Sensing, low-emissivity panoramic sunroof, air diffusion mode and touch […]
SSOC to outline Qatar’s security readiness for World Cup
The Safety & Security Operations Committee (SSOC) of the Security Committee FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will organise the final Security Last-Mile Conference from May 22-23, with the participation of local, regional and international stakeholders and partners. The Safety & Security Operations Committee (SSOC) on Saturday organised a press conference to announce the details of […]
Shura speaker reiterates Qatar’s firm stance on Palestinian issue
The Shura Council participated in the 33rd emergency conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, which was held under the title “Al Aqsa Mosque and all Islamic and Christian holy sites are our first priorities”, with a delegation headed by Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. In a speech, the […]
Current situation requires greater int’l cohesion: FM
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has underlined that the current global situation requires a great deal of international cohesion and more diplomatic engagement. In an interview with the German newspaper Handelsblatt, the FM spoke about the fears of the creation of large blocs between the […]
Amir to deliver speech at WEF
After its absence for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos returns to hold its annual meetings in the mountain resort of Davos, Switzerland, from Sunday, until next Thursday. His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will be participating in the […]
QCB Governor meets with HSBC Bank regional CEO
Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani on Tuesday met with Stephen Moss, the Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey of HSBC Bank, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest developments in the […]
AAB Toyota announces winner of its Ramadan campaign
Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB), the dealer for Toyota cars in Qatar, announced the winner of its just-concluded Ramadan campaign. Two Toyota Corolla Cross HEVs were won by the holder of coupon no. 2104 and 3278 during the draw which took place in the Toyota Showroom, Al Abdulghani Tower under the supervision of the […]