Doha: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, emphasized the GCC member states’ role as a steadfast partner in supporting peace and stability and ensuring global energy security. He highlighted the economic pr…
Doha: President of Angola Joao Manuel Lourenco held talks today with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, who is visiting Angola. The meeting discussed the latest international developments and issues of mutual interest. The meeting also touched on the r…
Doha: Qatar has participated in an International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting aimed at boosting maritime safety. Qatar’s permanent delegation to the IMO joined the 12th Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 12), held in Londo…
Doha: Estithmar Holding QPSC announced that its financial arm, Masaref Holding LLC, has finalized the acquisition of a 48.68 percent stake in Syria’s Shahba Bank from Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi and Ahli Trust Bank following regulatory approvals.
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Tokyo: The Bank of Japan raised interest rates today to their highest level in 31 years. The Bank’s Policy Board decided at its two-day monetary policy meeting, which concluded today, to raise the interest rate from 1 percent to 1.25
