Sanctions Deemed More Effective Than Military Action Against Iran, Say US Officials
Washington: US officials assert that economic sanctions could exert more enduring damage on Iran than military strikes, as highlighted in a recent report by Axios.
Washington: US officials assert that economic sanctions could exert more enduring damage on Iran than military strikes, as highlighted in a recent report by Axios.
Doha: Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Friday after falling nearly 2% in the previous session, as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel, strengthening inflation concerns and expectations of higher US interest rates. Spot gold prices fell 0.4%…
Doha: The price of Kuwaiti crude oil surged by USD 7.68, reaching USD 102.39 per barrel in Thursday’s trading. This increase is a notable jump from the previous session’s price of USD 94.71 per barrel, as reported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
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Doha: Oil prices were on track for weekly gains as uncertainty in the market over global supply and escalating geopolitical tensions continued. Brent crude futures fell 72 cents, or 0.72%, to $99.97 a barrel but remained on course for a weekly gain of…
Kuwait: Kuwait Bourse closed trading on Thursday as the All Share Index gained 45.06 points to reach 8,661.58 points.
According to Qatar News Agency, as many as 216.5 million shares valued at KWD 60.6 million (roughly USD 197.2 million) were traded …
Doha: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), a Qatari public shareholding company, saw its net profit increase by 6 percent in the first half of 2026 to reach QR 62 million riyals, compared to the same period last year.
According to Qatar News Agency, a st…
Davos: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) and Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) showcased the development of Qatar’s capital markets at World Economic Forum ‘Davos 2026,’ currently taking place in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme ‘The Spirit of …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Doha: The Qatari national tennis team has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the Asia/Oceania Group IV Davis Cup tournament, currently taking place in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar secured its place in the semifin…
Brussels: The Royal Belgian Football Association announced today the appointment of Mark van Bommel as the new head coach of the senior national team, succeeding Rudi Garcia, who left the role four days ago.
According to Qatar News Agency, in a stat…
Doha: Newcastle United announced on Friday the signing of French midfielder Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco on a five-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2031.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Premier League club stated that the 20-ye…
Doha: ONE Championship (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, and Visit Qatar have announced the renewal of their landmark three-year partnership, bringing a series of ONE’s globally celebrated martial arts events back to Qatar starting…
Doha: The German Football Association (DFB) announced on Friday the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as the new head coach of the senior national team, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, who left the role following Germany’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, h…