Category: Key Issues

Washington: The U.S. customs authorities today began collecting new tariffs of 10% on all imports from several countries, implementing the unilateral decision announced earlier this week by President Donald Trump. This move represents a major shift in U.S. trade policy. According to Qatar News Agency, the initial 10% tariffs came into effect at various ports, airports, and customs warehouses, marking

Doha: The general Producer Price Index (PPI) for Qatar’s industrial sector in February stood at 114.01 points, maintaining stability compared to January but showing a decrease of 0.33 percent from the same month in 2024. According to Qatar News Agency, the PPI for the industrial sector comprises four main sectors. Mining and quarrying, which form 82.46 percent of the index,

Doha: The latest foreign currency exchange rates and precious metals prices have been released in Qatar, providing key insights into the current economic landscape. According to Qatar News Agency, the buying and selling rates for various currencies have been detailed. The Moroccan Dirham exchange rate is currently unavailable, while the Malaysian Ringgit is trading between 0.77640 and 0.83880 Qatari Riyals.

Doha: Exchange rates for foreign currencies were issued on Thursday by Qatar National Bank (QNB), providing insights into the buying and selling prices of various currencies in the market. According to Qatar News Agency, the detailed rates are as follows: the buying rate for the A.E. Dirham stands at 0.97800, with a selling rate of 1.00100. The Australian Dollar is

Doha: Qatari German Medical Devices Company (QG Medical Devices) revealed a net loss of QR 68.485 million in 2024 in comparison to a net profit of QR 1.335 million for the same period of the previous year. According to Qatar News Agency, data from the company posted on Qatar Stock Exchange’s website indicated that the loss per share amounted to

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) anticipates that uncertainty surrounding US trade and fiscal policies will heighten concerns about a potential recession, leading to increased market volatility and a decline in investor and consumer confidence. This, in turn, could significantly alter growth projections. According to Qatar News Agency, QNB’s weekly economic report mentioned its earlier downward revision of US GDP growth,

Doha: Qatar Chamber launched on Saturday its new 2025-2030 strategy, focusing on resource sustainability and service development to keep pace with digital transformation and economic changes. The strategy’s vision is to position Qatar as a global strategic hub for the private sector, making it the top choice for doing business, while its mission is to promote and support the Qatari

Muscat: The main index of the Muscat Stock Exchange rebounded last week after five consecutive weeks of decline, driven by increased investor interest in the shares of several companies ahead of the conclusion of the annual dividend distribution season. According to Qatar News Agency, the index closed at 4,410 points by the end of last week’s trading, gaining 23 points.