Jordan King, Bahrain Crown Prince Discuss Ties
May 1, 2026
Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan met with His Highness the Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to discuss bilateral
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Oil Prices Drop at Settlement After Initial Spike Due to Middle East Concerns
May 1, 2026
Manama: Oil prices fell at settlement on Thursday after earlier surging to multi-year highs amid concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Futures for Brent crude dropped by $4.02, or 3.41%, to settle at $114.01 a barrel. Meanwhil…
US Stocks Close at New All-Time High
May 1, 2026
Manama: US stocks ended Thursday trading at a new all-time high. The S and P 500 closed at a new record, ending trading 1.02 percent higher at 7,209.01. The Nasdaq followed suit, closing at a record high. And while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was…
GCC Highlights Private Sector’s Contribution to Economic Integration
May 1, 2026
Manama: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has emphasized the critical role that the private sector plays in achieving national goals and enhancing the collaborative efforts of Gulf nations. Secretary General of the…
Analyst to QNA: Qatar Index Trend Remains Positive Amid Mild Correction
April 30, 2026
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange index experienced a decline of 1.64 percent this week, shedding 174.51 points to end at 10,487. This downturn was primarily driven by losses in five sectors, with transport leading the decline, while the telecoms sector …
QFC Introduces Targeted Measures to Support Firms’ Operations and Ensure Business Continuity
April 30, 2026
Doha: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has introduced a targeted package of measures to assist its firms and ensure business continuity amid evolving regional developments.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Centre stated that the measures include exte…
Gold Rises Above $4,800 for First Time Amid Geopolitical Tensions
January 21, 2026
Doha: Gold surged to a fresh record above $4,800 on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand and a softer dollar as geopolitical tensions flared. Spot gold rose 1.2 percent to $4,818.03 per ounce, after scaling a record peak of $4,836.24 earlier in the …
Qatar National Bank Releases Spot Exchange Rates Against US Dollar
January 21, 2026
Doha: Rates against the US Dollar as issued on Wednesday by Qatar National Bank (QNB) have been detailed.
According to Qatar News Agency, the buying and selling rates for various currencies and commodities are crucial for both individual and busines…
Qatar National Bank Releases Latest Deposit Rates for Multiple Currencies
January 21, 2026
Doha: Deposit rates at opening as issued on Wednesday by Qatar National Bank (QNB) have been announced, providing insights into the current financial climate for various currencies. The deposit rates cover a range of time periods from one month to twe…
IMF Predicts Global Economic Growth and Lower Inflation by 2026
January 21, 2026
Doha: Amid the rapid developments the world is witnessing due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts and the impact of natural disasters and extreme weather events, and despite technological advancements and the AI revolution, uncertainty arising from thes…
Nikkei Drops for Fifth Session
January 21, 2026
Tokyo: The Japanese Nikkei index fell 0.4 percent on Wednesday to close at 52,0774.64 points, extending a five-day losing streak, its longest in a year. The broader Topix index also fell 1 percent to 3,589.70.
According to Qatar News Agency, Japanes…
Al Sadd Outgun Al Shamal in Ten-Goal Thriller to Reach Amir Cup Semi-Finals
May 1, 2026
Al sadd: Al Sadd SC secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Amir Cup after a dramatic 6-4 victory over Al Shamal SC in a high-scoring quarter-final clash at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Friday.
According to Qatar News Agency, the win sees Al …
Al Gharafa Edge Umm Salal to Set Up Semi-Final Clash with Al Wakrah
May 1, 2026
Doha: Defending champions Al Gharafa SC advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Amir Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Umm Salal SC in their quarter-final encounter on Friday at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.
According to Qatar News Agency, th…
Al Gharafa Edge Umm Salal to Set Up Semi-Final Clash with Al Wakrah
May 1, 2026
Doha: Defending champions Al Gharafa SC advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Amir Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Umm Salal SC in their quarter-final encounter on Friday at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.
According to Qatar News Agency, th…
Amir Cup 2026: Al Wakrah Triumphs Over Al Rayyan 3-0 to Secure Semi-Final Spot
May 1, 2026
Al wakrah: Al Wakrah SC booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Amir Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Al Rayyan SC in their quarter-final clash on Friday at Al Thumama Stadium.
According to Qatar News Agency, goals from Lucas Mendes,…
Amir Cup 2026: Al Duhail Storm into Semi-Finals with 4-0 Win Over Al Arabi
May 1, 2026
Al duhail: Al Duhail secured a commanding place in the semi-finals of the Amir Cup 2026, the tournament’s 54th edition, after a resounding 4-0 victory over Al Arabi in their quarter-final clash on Friday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.
According to Qat…