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April 4, 2026

US Jobs Growth Bounces Back in March, Unemployment Down to 4.3%

Doha: The US economy recorded stronger-than-expected job growth in March, contributing to a 0.1 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate to 4.3%. The US Department of Labor reported that the world’s largest economy added 178,000 jobs in March…

QNB Warns Energy Shock Could Prompt ECB Policy Shift

Brussels: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has warned that an external shock in the energy sector could push the European Central Bank (ECB) into a difficult policy trade-off, as rising inflation risks collide with weakening growth prospects.

According to …

FIATA Webinar Explores Shipping Risks Amid Middle East Tensions

Doha: At the initiative of the Qatar Chamber, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has organized a webinar titled “Middle East Security Situation: Managing Legal, Insurance, and Operational Risks in Times of Disrupti…

GCC Sees Surge in Renewable Energy

Doha: Gulf states recorded a sharp rise in renewable energy output in 2024, driven by rapid expansion in solar and wind capacity, according to a GCC Statistical Center’s report. The report highlighted major shifts in climate and sustainability efforts…