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Day: August 16, 2026

6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Vanuatu Coast

Vanuatu: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean today.

According to Qatar News Agency, the US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 188.1 kilometers, 56 …

China’s Yuan Loans Increase $1.53 Trillion in Seven Months

Beijing: China’s yuan-denominated loans rose by CNY 10.38 trillion (about USD 1.53 trillion) in the first seven months of 2026. The People’s Bank of China (central bank) data showed that the outstanding yuan loans stood at CNY 282.29 trillion at the e…

6 Dead in Storms and Flooding Catastrophe in Indiana

Indiana: At least six people have died following storms and flooding that swept through the US State of Indiana over the past several days. Hundreds of people were evacuated, while rescue teams continue their operations as water levels rise in several…

QSE Index Gains as Market Closes Higher

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday’s trading session higher by 24.34 points, or 0.24 percent, reaching 10,045.18 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, a total of 119,902,650 shares were traded during the session, with a tota…

Muscat Stock Exchange 30 Index Rises by 26.2 Points

Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index closed on Sunday at 7,534.98 points, marking an increase of 26.2 points or 0.35 percent compared to the previous trading session, which concluded at 7,508.77 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, the tra…

Prime Minister Sends Condolences to President of Indonesia

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HE President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto on the victims of the devastating earthquake that str…

QSE Listed Companies Report QAR 23.63 Billion for H1 of 2026

Qatar stock exchange: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Listed Companies Reported QAR 23.63 billion For the Semi-annual financial statement of 2026, QSE said in a statement today.

According to Qatar News Agency, all companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exc…

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