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…
Qatar Engages in GCC Economic Senior Officials Virtual Meeting
April 30, 2026
Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the 15th Meeting of the Senior Officials Committee of the GCC Economic and Development Affairs Authority, which was conducted via videoconference. The meeting facilitated dialogue among key officials from GCC s…
Oil Prices Jump to Their Highest Level Since March 2022
April 30, 2026
Doha: Oil prices jumped to their highest level in nearly four years, fueled by reports of further disruptions to Middle East supplies. Brent crude futures for June delivery rose more than $8 to $126.09 a barrel, their highest level since March 2022, a…
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…
European Stocks Close Mixed After Trump’s Davos Speech
January 21, 2026
Doha: European stocks closed mixed on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, amid expectations of a trade war between the European Union and the United States. The pan-European Stoxx 6…
Muscat Stock Exchange Index Closes Lower
January 21, 2026
Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index 30 witnessed a decline on Wednesday, closing at 6,187.19 points. This marks a decrease of 59.2 points or 0.948 percent from the previous close, which was at 6,246.39 points.
According to Qatar Ne…
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…
Qatar Announces Squad for AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia
May 1, 2026
Doha: The Qatar Football Association has announced its squad for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026, set to take place in Saudi Arabia from May 5 to 22. Head coach Alvaro Mejia has selected 23 players for the tournament, which features 16 teams competing for…
Football: Braga, Forest Win Gives Them Edge in Europa League Final Race
May 1, 2026
Manama: SC Braga defeated SC Freiburg 2-1 today in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final. Demir Tiknaz and Mario Dorgeles scored Braga’s goals, while Vincenzo Grifo scored Freiburg’s consolation. Dorgeles’s goal was scored in the dying mi…