Qatar National Bank Completes Unsecured $2 bn Asian Loan
Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group, a Qatari public company, announced on Sunday the successful closing of a $2 billion unsecured syndicated term loan facility, focused…
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Asia Shares Jump after US Stocks Soared as Trump Paused Most of His Tariffs
World markets soared on Thursday, with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 9%, as investors welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to put his sharp tariff…
Saudi Market Rises as Investors Absorb Tariff Shock
Gulf markets trimmed their losses on Monday, with the Saudi stock index erasing earlier declines and turning positive, driven by gains in major stocks such…
Donald Trump tariff list: What is a reciprocal tariff? What countries were on Trump’s US tariff board?
Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on all of the US’s trading partners, with 10 per cent set as a minimum US president Donald Trump has…
Dollar Drifts as World Braces for Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs
The dollar wobbled on Tuesday after a bruising quarter as weary investors braced for reciprocal tariffs from US President Donald Trump this week, a move…
Doha to Host Islamic Finance Conference on April 8
The 11th Doha Islamic Finance Conference on April 8 is set to explore the development of decentralized financial platforms that align with Islamic economic principles.…
UAE Central Bank issues new Dh100 banknote just ahead of Eid Al Fitr
The front of the new Dh 100 banknote features the Umm Al Quwain National Fort The UAE’s Central Bank (CBUAE) announced Monday it has launched…
Qatar improves ranking in Global Economic Freedom Index in MENA region
Qatar has advanced to the second position in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, rising from last year’s third place, in the 2025…
Oil Slips as Investors Monitor Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors assessed the outlook for ceasefire talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which could lead to an increase…
Dubai Property Tax for Foreigners in 2025
The UAE stands out as a jurisdiction with an exceptionally favourable tax regime. Unlike most international markets, the overall tax burden is significantly reduced, with some recurring taxes absent…