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 […]
Amiri Diwan announces Eid Al Adha holiday
On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the Amiri Diwan has announced that the Eid holiday will be as follows:First: for the ministries, other government entities and public institutions, the holiday starts on Tuesday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 9, 1444, corresponding to June 27, 2023, and ends on Monday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 15, 1444, corresponding to July 3, […]
QFFD delivers final batch of mobile homes to shelter earthquake victims in Turkiye, Syria
As part of the State of Qatar’s response to the devastating earthquake that hit Turkiye and Syria in February 2023, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) delivered the final batch of the mobile homes used to shelter the affected communities. Over the course of three months following the earthquake, QFFD delivered 10,000 fully furnished, insulated shelters […]
Qatar expresses concern over Wagner crisis in Russia
The State of Qatar said it is following, with deep concern, the developments in the Russian Federation, which resulted from the mutiny against the army. Qatar has called for maximum restraint, reason, and protection of civilians. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that the escalation in Russia and […]