Berlin: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier discussed current international and regional issues in a phone call today with his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Their talks focused on developments in the Middle East, most notably the att…
Gaza City: Five Palestinians were martyred and others wounded by Israeli occupation forces Monday while waiting for aid in northwest Gaza City.
According to Qatar News Agency, the occupation forces targeted a group of people waiting for aid northwes…
Doha: Oil prices jumped in early Asian trade on Monday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose $1.70, or 2.3%, to $75.93 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $1.62, or 2.2%, to $74.60. They surged more than …
Washington: The World Bank has announced that foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to developing economies fell to $435 billion in 2023, marking their lowest level since 2005, while only $336 billion flowed to advanced economies, their lowest level s…
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose by 1.18% at the beginning of Monday’s trading, adding 121.78 points to reach the level of 10,408 points, compared to the previous closing, backed by all sectors.
According to Qatar News Agency, QSE fig…
Beirut: Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun met Monday in Beirut with a World Bank (WB) delegation headed by Ousmane Dion, World Bank (WB) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa. During the meeting, President Aoun affirmed that the …
Seoul: The South Korean government said Monday it will take prompt and decisive action in the case of any excessive market volatility stemming from rising tensions in the Middle East, following the Israeli strikes on Iran.
According to Qatar News Ag…
Doha: The dollar firmed against major currencies on Monday, driven by safe-haven buying from investors. The dollar rose 0.14% to 144.3 Japanese yen, while the euro was 0.14% lower at $1.1534.
According to Qatar News Agency, in early Asia hours, the …
Doha: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Commercial Bank’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A’ with a Stable Outlook. The agency has also affirmed the Bank’s Viability Rating (VR) at ‘bb+’.
According to Qatar News Agency, the affirmation of the rat…
Doha: Gold prices rose to a near two-month high on Monday: Gold prices surged to levels not seen since late April, marking a significant upswing in the precious metals market. Spot gold held steady at $3,428.89 an ounce after reaching its highest poin…