Qatar Islamic Bank reports 3% higher Q1 net profit; misses estimates

Qatar Islamic Bank, the country's largest Islamic bank, reported a 3% year-on-year (YoY) rise in Q1 2025 net profit to 985 million riyals ($270 million), missing estimates. According to data provider LSEG,  analysts’ mean estimate was QAR1.04 billion. …

Qatar joins Gulf peers in backing Egypt with potential $7.5B investment

Egypt may receive a $7.5 billion investment from Qatar — a striking turnaround given that just a few years ago, Cairo embargoed Doha and accused it of sponsoring terrorism. The possible pledge, the largest since the two countries normalized relations in …

Qatar renews support for Lebanon’s army with $60 million grant, 162 military vehicles

Qatar and Lebanon have expressed a shared commitment to expanding bilateral relations and emphasized the urgent need to advance Lebanon’s economic reform plans. A joint statement highlighted that the two countries coordinated their positions on critical …

Minister Ameen to attend aviation conference in Qatar

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen, on Wednesday, has departed to Qatar on an official visit. The Minister is undertaking the visit to attend the 2025 Facilitation Conference, organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization ( …

Syrian president discusses bilateral ties with Qatar emir on first official visit

Syria’s interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday as he embarked on his first official visit to the Gulf country. A statement by the Emiri Diwan (Office) said that …

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia launch 'Dine on Us' initiative

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have launched a new initiative called ‘Dine on Us,’ aimed at rewarding their frequent flyer members with complimentary dining. Starting June 12, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent …

Qatar Gold Rate on April 16: Price of 22k, 24k, 18k gold surges; Check

Qatar Charity inaugurates water project at Sagnarigu

 Qatar Charity, an International non-governmental organisation (NGO) operating in Ghana, has inaugurated a centralised borehole water system at Sagnarigu in the Northern Region. The borehole uses so­lar panel energy to power reservoirs to supply potable …

Lifting sanctions and strengthening cooperation at the heart of Syrian President's visit to Qatar

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Tuesday for a visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and discussing several issues, including Qatar's efforts to support the newly formed …

Minister of state: Qatar committed to stronger ties with Russia despite differing views

On December 7, 2024, Russia’s top diplomat attended the Doha Forum, during which the latest Astana-format meeting on Syria was held. In February, he was received by Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. At that meeting, the Arab leader informed …