Category: Key Issues

Doha: Vice Chairwoman of Qatar Businesswomen Association (QBWA) Aisha Hussein Alfardan highlighted the importance of collaboration to uplift and empower women. She noted that this year’s International Women’s Day celebration reflects a shared commitment to creating opportunities that help women thrive. According to Qatar News Agency, speaking during the Suhoor event organized by QBWA in collaboration with the Canadian and

Oklahoma City: Qatar Chamber participated in a Qatari investment delegation’s visit to Oklahoma City, USA. The delegation conducted a series of meetings with officials and business leaders in the city, focusing on economic and cultural cooperation between the two sides. According to Qatar News Agency, the Chamber was represented by Director of the Legal Affairs Department, Abdulaziz Al Kuwari. Presenting

Kuwait City: The price of Kuwaiti oil increased by 59 cents, reaching $73.61 per barrel on Friday compared to $73.02 per barrel on Thursday, as reported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Saturday. According to Qatar News Agency, the prices of Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate also experienced an upward movement. Brent crude rose by 90 cents, settling

Doha: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) experienced a 3.81% rise in its foreign currency reserves and liquidity, reaching QR 255.916 billion in February 2025, up from QR 246.509 billion in February 2024. According to Qatar News Agency, figures released by QCB show that its official reserves increased by approximately QR 9.218 billion year-on-year, reaching QR 196.817 billion by the end

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange witnessed a decline in stock prices last week with the start of annual general meetings, while investors are awaiting the listing of Asyad Shipping Company following the completion of its subscription. According to Qatar News Agency, Muscat Stock Exchange experienced additional pressure last week, resulting in a decline in the prices of 38 companies, compared to

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) ruled out the possibility of growth forecasts for ASEAN-6 economies being impacted by a global trade downturn scenario. This resilience stems from strong growth momentum, the ability of these countries to avoid or contain tariff-related threats, and benefits arising from changes in trade and investment flow trends. According to Qatar News Agency, in its weekly

New York: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that there is no rush to cut interest rates, as he awaits greater clarity on the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s new policies. Speaking at an economic forum in New York, Powell stated that the new administration is implementing significant policy changes in four key areas: trade, immigration, fiscal policy, and

New York: The major stock indices on the US Wall Street Stock Exchange closed higher at the end of the trading session. According to Qatar News Agency, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the session up 222.64 points, or 0.5 percent, to reach 42,801.72 points. The broader Standard and Poor’s 500 Index also rose 31.68 points, or 0.6 percent, to