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Qatar and China Extend Currency Swap Agreement

Bangkok:Qatar Central Bank and People’s Bank of China have signed an agreement to extend their local currency swap arrangement. This extension was formalized during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group h…

Nikkei Index Closes Lower Amid Decline in Semiconductor Stocks

Tokyo:Japan’s Nikkei index ended slightly lower on Wednesday, impacted by a downturn in semiconductor stocks following the earnings report from Dutch chipmaking equipment manufacturer ASML.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Nikkei index dropped by…

Qatar Islamic Bank Achieves 2% Increase in Nine-Month Net Profit

Baku:Qatar Islamic Bank’s net profit increased by 2% during the first nine months of 2026, reaching QR 3.525 billion, compared to QR 3.455 billion in the same period of 2025.

According to Qatar News Agency, the bank’s earnings per share rose to QR 1…