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Gold Falls as Dollar Rises Amid US-Iran Tensions

Doha: Gold prices fell on Monday to their lowest level in a week before recovering slightly as a cease-fire truce between the United States and Iran neared its end, pushing the dollar and oil prices higher. Spot gold was down 0.5 percent at $4,802.75 …

Kuwaiti Oil Price Drops $4.05 a Barrel

Kuwait city: Kuwaiti oil prices dropped by $4.05 on Monday to $98.51 per barrel compared with $102.56 per barrel the day before, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).

According to Qatar News Agency, in global markets, Brent crude futures …

IMF Predicts Global Economic Growth and Lower Inflation by 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

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

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

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…

Oman Crude Reaches $62.49 Per Barrel

Muscat: The official price of Oman crude oil for March 2026 delivery stood at $62.49 per barrel on Wednesday. The price of Oman crude oil rose by 27 cents, compared to Tuesday’s price of $62.22.

According to Qatar News Agency, the monthly average pr…

OCA Holds Executive Board Meeting in Sanya

Sanya: HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani chaired the 109th Executive Board meeting in Sanya, China, on the sidelines of the 2026 Asian Beach Games. He opened the meeting with a welcome address, praising …

Qatar Tennis Federation Outlines Strategic Vision for 2026

Doha: The Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation convened its Ordinary General Assembly to discuss plans for the 2026 season, focusing on youth development and athlete preparation. The assembly also reviewed ongoing competitions and tour…