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Qatar to Host 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission for Middle East

Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by Qatar Tourism, is set to host the 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East in Doha on February 12. The event will gather tourism ministers, senior officials, and experts from various countries in…

Japan Posts $193 Billion Current Account Surplus in 2024

Doha: Japan posted a current account surplus of 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, a record high, driven by its highest-ever returns on foreign investments amid a weak yen and a decline in the trade deficit.

According to Qatar News Agency, t…

QFZ and Jusour Collaborate to Boost Employment Solutions in Qatar

Doha: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Qatar Manpower Solutions Co. (Jusour) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Qatar’s employment landscape through collaborative workforce development and tailored job placement programs th…

Oman, Brunei Discuss Enhancing Economic Cooperation

Doha: The 4th Omani-Brunei Joint Committee meeting was held in Oman on Monday to discuss means of enhancing bilateral cooperation relations in the economic, investment, and cultural fields. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties and explore new opportun…

Gold Prices Surge Over 1 Percent in Global Market

Doha: Gold prices continued their strong upward trend on Monday, rising by more than one percent. Spot gold increased by 1.2 percent to reach $2,895.38 per ounce. Earlier in the session, gold hit an all-time high of $2,896.35, marking the seventh peak…