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QIIB Wins Two Major Awards for Islamic Banking Innovation, Corporate Services and Digital Finance in Qatar

QIIB has strengthened its position in Qatar’s banking sector after receiving two major industry awards. The recognition highlights the bank’s focus on Islamic finance,...

Kuwait and Qatar Face Sharper Economic Slowdown as Hormuz Disruptions Weigh on Growth

The Gulf economy continues facing challenges as regional tensions affect trade and energy markets. Gulf economy conditions show that Kuwait and Qatar may experience...

QIIB Wins Two Major Awards for Islamic Banking Innovation, Corporate Services and Digital Finance in Qatar

QIIB has strengthened its position in Qatar’s banking sector after receiving two major industry awards. The recognition highlights the bank’s focus on Islamic finance,...

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QIIB Wins Two Major Awards for Islamic Banking Innovation, Corporate Services and Digital Finance in Qatar

QIIB has strengthened its position in Qatar’s banking sector after receiving two major industry awards. The recognition highlights the bank’s focus on Islamic finance,...

Qatar Diamond Exchange Strengthens Asian Trade Ties with Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo Bourses

Qatar diamond trade is gaining new international links after the Qatar Diamond Exchange signed agreements with three Asian exchanges. The agreements involve diamond exchanges in...

Kuwait and Qatar Face Sharper Economic Slowdown as Hormuz Disruptions Weigh on Growth

The Gulf economy continues facing challenges as regional tensions affect trade and energy markets. Gulf economy conditions show that Kuwait and Qatar may experience...

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Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions Challenge Gulf Economic Transformation

Escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran have put the Persian Gulf on high alert. In February 2026, President Donald Trump indicated a “locked and...

Canada and Qatar Strengthen Energy and AI Ties

Canada and Qatar Partnership strengthens ties between the two resource-rich nations, opening new opportunities in energy, defence, and artificial intelligence. The agreement marks a...

Iran Strengthens Ties with Gulf Neighbors

Iran Expands Gulf Connections with Rapid Growth in Trade with the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. Iran-Gulf trade is rising as the country strengthens economic...

Qatar Pledges $430 Million to Support Lebanon’s Energy Sector

Qatar will provide Lebanon with $434 million to strengthen its struggling energy sector. The funding demonstrates Doha’s commitment to enhancing essential services through Lebanon...

Indonesia Secures $1 Billion Frigate Deal with TAIS and Qatar’s Barzan Holdings

Turkish shipbuilding consortium TAIS signed a $1 billion agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings at the DIMDEX 2026 exhibition in Doha. The deal covers the...

QIA Strengthens Partnership With Goldman Sachs

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Goldman Sachs have expanded their strategic partnership, marking a major step for Doha’s financial sector. Consequently, the agreement involves...

Qatar, Japan Strengthen Strategic Partnership Across Key Sectors

Qatar and Japan have reinforced their strategic partnership through the third bilateral Strategic Dialogue held in Doha. The talks highlighted opportunities to expand co-operation...

Cathay Pacific Proposes $6.97 Billion Share Buy-Back From Qatar Airways

Cathay Pacific Airways has called an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) for February 12, 2026, in Hong Kong. The airline aims to secure shareholder approval...

Qatar Banks Set for Strong 2026 Backed by LNG Expansion

Qatar banking resilience will remain strong in 2026, supported by capital strength and LNG-driven economic growth. Moreover, rating analysts expect banks to maintain stability...

Qatar Airways Alerts Travellers to Georgia’s Mandatory Insurance Requirement

Qatar Airways has warned travellers that Georgia now requires mandatory insurance for all visitors. The key phrase, mandatory insurance, highlights the new regulation affecting...

QIIB Extends Sponsorship Deal with Al-Gharafa SC

QIIB has signed a renewed sponsorship deal with Al-Gharafa SC, reinforcing its long-term support for Qatari sports. The QIIB sponsorship deal demonstrates the bank’s...

Qatar Expands Himyan Card Acceptance to Kuwait

Qatar Central Bank has expanded the acceptance of the Himyan card to the State of Kuwait. This move significantly enhances digital payment services and...