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Qatar

6 Gulf banks top the list of the 10 largest Arab banks

According to statistics obtained by Arabian Business, Saudi Arabia, with three banks, tops the list of the 10 largest Arab banks in terms of assets, followed by the UAE with three banks, then Kuwait with two banks, and Qatar...

Traffic law violators cannot leave Qatar; The authorities released seven new rules

Doha: The Ministry of Interior of Qatar has said that those who violated the traffic law cannot leave the country without paying the fine. The General Directorate of Traffic has announced that the rules and measures will come into...

Qatar and UAE are among the top ten richest countries in the world

Doha: Qatar and UAE have entered the list of the richest countries in the world. Qatar is ranked fifth in the list of global finance. This shows the growth stability of Qatar's economy despite the challenges of covid and...

China Southern Airlines starts service from Qatar

Doha: China Southern Airlines has started service from Doha. On Monday, Muchal Chai Southern Airlines started four weekly services to Doha and Guangzhou. Last February, China Southern Airlines and Qatar Airways announced a codeshare agreement. Also Read: How did the Saudi...

Qatar: Building permits issuance witnesses increase in March

Doha: According to the latest data issued by the Planning and Statistics Authority, March saw the issuance of 747 building permits in various municipalities across the country, with an 8 percent increase, compared to February’s 689 building permits. A press...

Qatar with weather forecast and warning for the weekend

Doha: There is a possibility of rain and strong winds in Qatar during the weekend, according to the Meteorological Department. Chance of rain is predicted from Thursday, April 11 till the weekend. According to the advisory, the weather will be...

Gulf countries on festive season; Extensive celebrations, public holidays

Riyadh: Today is a small holiday in the Gulf countries. Eid-ul-Fitr, which comes after fasting, is widely celebrated by locals and expatriates. In the countries of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, Eid is celebrated on completion of...

Bank Holiday: Financial institutions including banks in Qatar will start short holiday from Tuesday

Doha: Financial institutions, including banks, in Qatar will start a short holiday on Tuesday. Qatar Central Bank informed this. Holidays for financial institutions have been announced on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. After the weekend holiday it will be Sunday 14th...

Qatar issues bonds and treasury bills worth 500 million riyals

The total private bids in treasury bills and Islamic sukuks for the Qatar Central Bank amounted to 1.9 billion riyals. Qatar Central Bank announced Through his official account on the “X” platform today It issued treasury bills and Islamic bonds...

UAE Banks Lead Regional Revenue Surge as Digitalization Slashes Branch Costs Across Gulf

Saumitra Sehgal, Head of Financial Services in the Middle East at Roland Berger, a global strategy consultancy, said that the revenue of the UAE bank branches is the highest in the region at US$18.6 million per branch for retail...

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Abu Dhabi schools enforce ban on phones, smartwatches

Abu Dhabi: Most public and private schools have begun strictly enforcing the ban on bringing mobile phones and smartwatches...

UAE airlines suspend flights to Pakistan after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’

Flights between Pakistan and the UAE via Emirates remain suspended until Saturday, May 10, “due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to Pakistan’s airspace and...

UAE: Delivery riders not allowed on fast lanes as Ajman announces traffic rule

Delivery riders must adhere to the right lanes of the road in Ajman, authorities announced on Thursday. They are not permitted to use the...

Dubai travel: Emirates to launch daily non-stop flights to Hangzhou

Emirates is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from July 30. The airline’s latest expansion into Hangzhou makes the...

Dubai: Private parking fees double in some areas; motorists urge action amid soaring rates

Hameed Hashim, a rice trader living in Al Warqa and operating his wholesale business in Al Ras, said he is now spending more on...