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Day: April 4, 2026

Korea’s Food Exports Grow 4% in Q1 of 2026

Seoul: South Korea’s exports of agricultural and food products increased by 4% year-on-year during the first quarter of this year.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs stated that exports rose by about 4…

France Announces Emergency Fuel Loans Program for SMEs

Paris: The French government announced the launch of an emergency loan program to support small and medium-sized enterprises affected by rising fuel prices due to the escalation in the Middle East.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Eco…

US Jobs Growth Bounces Back in March, Unemployment Down to 4.3%

Doha: The US economy recorded stronger-than-expected job growth in March, contributing to a 0.1 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate to 4.3%. The US Department of Labor reported that the world’s largest economy added 178,000 jobs in March…

QNB Warns Energy Shock Could Prompt ECB Policy Shift

Brussels: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has warned that an external shock in the energy sector could push the European Central Bank (ECB) into a difficult policy trade-off, as rising inflation risks collide with weakening growth prospects.

According to …

FIATA Webinar Explores Shipping Risks Amid Middle East Tensions

Doha: At the initiative of the Qatar Chamber, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has organized a webinar titled “Middle East Security Situation: Managing Legal, Insurance, and Operational Risks in Times of Disrupti…

GCC Sees Surge in Renewable Energy

Doha: Gulf states recorded a sharp rise in renewable energy output in 2024, driven by rapid expansion in solar and wind capacity, according to a GCC Statistical Center’s report. The report highlighted major shifts in climate and sustainability efforts…

Kuwait Intercepts 8 Ballistic Missiles, 19 Drones in 24 Hours

Kuwait city: The Kuwait Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had intercepted eight ballistic missiles and 19 hostile drones within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours.

According to Qatar News Agency, Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al Atwan,…

Iraq Suspends Shalamcheh Border Crossing After Airstrike

Doha: Iraqi authorities have suspended passenger movement and trade at the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran following an airstrike that hit the Iranian side of the facility. Head of the Basra Provincial Council’s security committee, Aqeel Al Furai…

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