Brussels: The European Commission (EC) announced Wednesday the disbursement of the first tranche of EUR 250 million of its Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) program to Jordan, as part of the fourth EUR 500 million assistance program. According to Qatar News Agency, the disbursement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the European Union (EU) and Jordan on Aug.

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) hosted a trade delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, representing the Export Development Authority, on Wednesday to discuss enhancing cooperation in trade and investment. According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting included Assistant Undersecretary for Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ayed Manahi Al Qahtani, and Executive Vice

Doha: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced Wednesday a reduction in current interest rates for deposits, lending, and repurchase agreements, based on the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision regarding monetary policy tools for September 2025, following an assessment of Qatar’s current monetary policies. According to Qatar News Agency, in a post on its official account on platform X, the QCB stated

Doha: The US Federal Reserve (central bank) Wednesday lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the target range to between 4.00% and 4.25%, marking the first rate cut of the year. In a statement, the Fed explained that the decision was made in light of a slowing labor market and economic risks facing the US economy, while also indicating

Doha: Qatar Development Bank (QDB), in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneur Club, organized the seventh edition of the 2025 Investment Forum, one of Qatar’s leading investment events fostering collaboration between entrepreneurs and investors. The Forum brought together a leading group of international investors, venture capital funds, family offices, and financial institutions, alongside entrepreneurs and startups. It served as a vital

Doha: European stock indices closed mixed at the end of trading today. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.05 percent to 550.53 points, its lowest level in a week. According to Qatar News Agency, the oil and gas index led losses on the STOXX 600, falling 1.2 percent, tracking the decline in oil prices. The basic resources sector also fell

Doha: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced Wednesday a reduction in current interest rates for deposits, lending, and repurchase agreements, based on the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision regarding monetary policy tools for September 2025, following an assessment of Qatar’s current monetary policies. According to Qatar News Agency, in a post on its official account on platform X, the QCB stated

Doha: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced Wednesday a reduction in current interest rates for deposits, lending, and repurchase agreements, based on the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision regarding monetary policy tools for September 2025, following an assessment of Qatar’s current monetary policies. According to Qatar News Agency, in a post on its official account on platform X, the QCB stated