Category: Key Issues

Russia’s Reserves Jump $33 Billion in a Month

Moscow: Russia’s international reserves rose by 5.1 percent last month to reach $680.271 billion. The Central Bank of Russia reported today that the reserves, which include gold and foreign currencies, increased in April from $647.358 billion to $680.271 billion. According to Qatar News Agency, between January and April of this year, reserves grew by $71.203 billion, or 11.7 percent, up

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QSE Index Shows Positive Growth with 0.21% Increase at Trading Start

Doha: The general index of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) rose by 21.89 points, or 0.21%, at the start of trading on Tuesday, reaching 10,631 points, compared to the previous close. According to Qatar News Agency, figures from the Qatar Stock Exchange indicated positive performance in several sectors. Industrials saw a rise of 0.70%, Consumer Goods and Services increased by 0.15%,

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Russia’s Reserves Jump $33 Billion in a Month

Moscow: Russia’s international reserves rose by 5.1 percent last month to reach $680.271 billion. The Central Bank of Russia reported today that the reserves, which include gold and foreign currencies, increased in April from $647.358 billion to $680.271 billion. According to Qatar News Agency, between January and April of this year, reserves grew by $71.203 billion, or 11.7 percent, up

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China’s Auto Market Maintains Robust Growth in First 4 Months of 2025

Beijing: China’s auto output and sales reported double-digit increases in the first four months of the year, indicating vibrant domestic consumption despite global uncertainties. According to Qatar News Agency, auto production stood at nearly 10.18 million units in the period, up 12.9% from a year ago, while auto sales rose 10.8% to 10.06 million units, the China Association of Automobile

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Jordan’s Inflation Index Rises by 1.97% in First Four Months of 2025

Doha: Jordan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), or inflation, increased during the first four months of 2025, reaching 112.39 points compared to 110.21 in the same period in 2024, marking a 1.97% rise, according to a monthly report issued Tuesday by the Department of Statistics. According to Qatar News Agency, the report highlighted that several commodity groups contributed to the cumulative

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Qatar Airways Holds First-Ever E-Sports Competition at 35,000 Feet

Doha: Qatar Airways has set a new benchmark with the launch of a pioneering e-sports competition, ‘Gaming in the Sky,’ onboard a commercial aircraft. According to Qatar News Agency, the ground-breaking event was powered by next-generation Starlink connectivity and took place during a flight from Doha to London. The tournament brought together a global roster of top gaming and entertainment

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Qatar National Bank Releases Currency Exchange Rates Against US Dollar

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has announced the latest exchange rates for various currencies against the US Dollar as of Tuesday. The rates provide valuable insight for traders, businesses, and individuals involved in foreign exchange transactions. According to Qatar News Agency, the exchange rate for the Qatari Riyal (QAR) is set at a buying rate of 3.64000 and a selling

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Saudi Stock Market Ends Day with Gains as Main Index Rises

Doha: Saudi Arabia’s main stock index closed higher on Tuesday, gaining 43.67 points to end the trading session at 11,532.27 points, with a total traded value of SR 5 billion. According to Qatar News Agency, during the session, 235 million shares were traded, with 120 companies recording gains and 121 companies closing lower. Meanwhile, the parallel market index (Nomu) also

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