Satyendra Pathak Doha The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) delivered a strong performance during the week, gaining 206.82 points, or 1.9 percent, to close at 10,969.33 points, reflecting improved investor sentiment and rising liquidity at the start of 2026. Market capitalisation rose 2.1 percent to QR657»»»

It looks like a golden chandelier and contains the coldest place in the known universe. What I am looking at is not just the most powerful computer in the world, but technology pivotal to financial security, Bitcoin, government secrets, the world economy and more. Quantum computing holds the key to»»»

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received millions of pounds from an oligarch using funds from a firm implicated in criminal corruption, a BBC investigation has found. Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev has told the BBC through his lawyers that he used a loan from a company called Enviro Pacific Investme»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Thursday morning, tracking a mild pullback in global bullion as large institutional funds prepare to rebalance their commodity exposure. At 9.30 am, 24‑karat gold stood at Dh533.75 per gram compared with Dh536.25 on Wednesday, while 22‑karat eased to Dh494»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index broke the 11,000 point barrier in yesterday’s trading to rise by 0.66% and added 72.25 points to reach 11,061.78 points. QSE figures attributed the recorded rise to the positive performance of the banks and financial services, industrials, real esta»»»

France is working with partners on a plan on how to respond should the United States act ⁠on its threat to take over Greenland, a minister said on January 7, as Europe sought to address U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitions in the region. This comes as the White House has said that it is looking »»»

Days after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, US President Donald Trump suggested that other regions of the world could be on Washington’s radar, including Greenland. Ever since his first term, the billionaire has repeatedly expressed interest in the mineral-rich Dan»»»

Dubai: Stablecoins, a once-niche corner of the cryptocurrency market, are moving rapidly into mainstream finance, backed by banks, payment networks, and governments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For UAE residents, the shift is no longer theoretical. With the country»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he will move to ban big corporate investors from buying single-family homes, in a bid to make housing more affordable for Americans. In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump said he would ask Congress to "codify" the plan and would discuss it further at the Davo»»»

Cambodia says it has extradited to China a billionaire businessman accused of masterminding a vast cryptocurrency scam in which trafficked workers were lured to forced labour camps to defraud victims globally. Chen Zhi was among three Chinese nationals arrested on 6 January after a joint investigat»»»

Warner Bros Discovery has told its shareholders to reject an "inferior" updated bid from Paramount Skydance to buy the company. It is the second time in less than a month the Warner Bros board has urged its shareholders to say no to the Paramount offer, after announcing on 5 December that Netflix w»»»

Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin has said "common sense needs to prevail" when asked about the US acquiring Greenland. On Tuesday the White House said the "US military is always an option" to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of taking over the semi-autonomous region. The stateme»»»

Dubai: Greenland, the world’s largest island, has suddenly become a geopolitical flashpoint after US President Donald Trump revived his push to bring the vast Arctic territory under American control. His remarks, coming soon after a dramatic U.S. military operation in Venezuela, have alarmed Europe»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened steady on Wednesday morning, trading just below recent peaks as global markets catch their breath ahead of key US economic numbers. At 9.10 am local time, 24-karat gold stood at Dh537.75 per gram and 22-karat at Dh498, keeping both varieties within easy reach of l»»»

South Korean equities surged to a fresh record on January 6, with the benchmark KOSPI closing above the 4,500 mark for the first time, buoyed by renewed strength in technology shares alongside sharp gains in brokerages, defence and shipbuilding groups, the Yonhap News Agency reports. »»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»

AAA Marine, formed through the strategic merger of Al Otaiba Investment and RIC Holding, has been appointed the authorised exclusive dealer for Ferretti Group in the UAE and Oman. The partnership spans some of the world’s most prestigious luxury yacht brands, including Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershi»»»

Earlier today, the so-called Coalition of the Willing, largely made up of European leaders, met in Paris with envoys of US President Donald Trump, to try to make further progress on a sustainable peace deal for Ukraine. With Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky insisting a plan to end the war wit»»»

Israel claims it has a use-of-technology veto right that can shut the door on Turkey’s bid to acquire F-35 stealth strike fighter jets from the United States. "We have our reservations [on a possible sale by the US of the »»»

Israel claims it has a use-of-technology veto right that can shut the door on Turkey’s bid to acquire F-35 stealth strike fighter jets from the United States. "We have our reservations [on a possible sale by the US of the »»»

Israel claims it has a use-of-technology veto right that can shut the door on Turkey’s bid to acquire F-35 stealth strike fighter jets from the United States. "We have our reservations [on a possible sale by the US of the »»»

On January 3, the US launched a massive attack on Venezuela, capturing Maduro and his wife and taking them to New York. US President Donald Trump announced that Maduro and Flores would face trial for allegedly being involved in "narco-terrorism" and posing a threat, including to the US. The Global »»»

EURO CHANGEOVER Trud warns in its main story that after Bulgaria adopted the euro as its official currency on January 1, many traders may be tempted to raise prices. The daily says that when a customer is given a price in euro, they are advised to multiply it by two to get the equivalent in Bulgari»»»

Dubai: Dubai's annual outdoor market is back again. The e& MOTB (Market Outside The Box) returns to Dubai Design District from January 1st to 11th 2026 as part of Dubai Shopping Festival. For those unfamiliar, it's essentially a large pop-up market with live entertainment and food vendors. Entry an»»»

Turkey’s main opposition party has rounded on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a prolonged silence in response to the US military operation that on January 3 captured his longtime ally Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores. »»»

Turkey’s main opposition party has rounded on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a prolonged silence in response to the US military operation that on January 3 captured his longtime ally Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores. »»»

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is displayed on a screen in a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul on Tuesday after having surpassed the 4,500 mark for the first time. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares jumped more than 1.5 percent Tuesday to close at above the historic milestone of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The shares in Qatar’s stock market witnessed a notable bounce-bank as the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged 182.50 points or 1.69 percent, yesterday to close at 10,967.86 points helped by strong buying interest from investors. The optimistic trend is expected to continue as the Q»»»

Syria’s Interior Ministry spokesman Noureddine al-Baba dismissed as “totally baseless” on Monday rumors about a “security incident” that had allegedly targeted President Ahmed al-Sharaa and senior figures. In a Facebook post, he “categorically” rejected all the allegations, urging the people and me»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai have risen sharply since the start of January, tracking global rally driven by geopolitical uncertainty and shifting expectations around US interest rates. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sig»»»

Dubai: Gold retailers in the UAE are heading into 2026 by balancing record-high prices with steady consumer demand and a long-held belief in gold’s role as both a store of value and a cultural constant. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.After posting its strongest annual»»»

European stock markets posted strong gains, led by a record-breaking performance of the STOXX Europe 600, which rose 0.94% and closed above 600 points for the first time in history. Buying accelerated late in the session, supported by rising U.S. markets and heightened geopolitical tensions, which »»»

Bulgaria’s crypto scene is finally maturing. The era of loose oversight and messy experimentation is ending, replaced by strict EU alignment and clearer ground rules. With the MiCA deadline looming and euro adoption on the horizon, the market is ditching speculative hype for real-world utility. Tod»»»

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the US should take over Greenland, arguing that it would benefit his nation's security. His demands have been rejected by the island's leaders and by Denmark, of which Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory. Trump repeated previous calls for the US to»»»

Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, has urged Washington to stop threatening a “historically close ally,” after President Donald Trump suggested Copenhagen cannot properly manage and protect the island from Russian and Chinese threats. Greenland is an autonomous territory within Denmark. “»»»

Doha: Qatar's stock market ended Monday's trading session with strong gains, as the benchmark index rose by 182.5 points, or 1.69%, to close at 10,967.86 points. Trading was active across all sectors, with about 156.4 million shares changing hands in 26,649 transactions, worth approximately QAR 452»»»

Oil prices fell back Monday while the prices of precious metals surged as markets reacted calmly to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a weekend raid. Asian shares rallied on heavy buying of tech-related stocks after modest gains Friday on Wall Street. The future for the S&P»»»

Israel's decision to revoke the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations this week has aid groups scrambling to grapple with what this means for their operations in Gaza and their ability to help tens of thousands of struggling Palestinians. The 37 groups represent some of the m»»»

Seoul shares surged by more than 3 percent Monday to close at a fresh record high. This photo, taken Monday, shows the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares surged by more than 3 percent Monday to close at a fresh record high, driven by a strong rally in semiconductor and»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector ended 2025 with solid growth, but the latest Riyad Bank PMI shows momentum easing as firms contend with stronger cost pressures and tougher competition. The headline index fell to 57.4 in December from 58.5 in November, the second monthly slowdown in a r»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai jumped sharply on Monday morning, extending an early-year rally as investors moved decisively toward safe-haven assets following a sudden escalation in global geopolitical risk. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The price of 24-karat gold rose»»»

India’s manufacturing sector ended 2025 on a steady, though softer, growth trajectory as expansion in output and new orders lost some momentum amid competitive pressures and uneven demand across product categories. While overall business conditions continued to improve, the pace was the weakest in »»»

China received 22 shipments of LNG in 2025 from two Russian export projects subject to US and European Union sanctions, highlighting Beijing’s continued engagement with Moscow’s energy sector despite western efforts to restrict revenues flowing to Russia. »»»

China received 22 shipments of LNG in 2025 from two Russian export projects subject to US and European Union sanctions, highlighting Beijing’s continued engagement with Moscow’s energy sector despite western efforts to restrict revenues flowing to Russia. »»»