Doha: European stock indices closed mixed at the end of trading Tuesday: European stock indices displayed varied outcomes as trading concluded on Tuesday. According to Qatar News Agency, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index experienced a slight increase of 0.2 percent. The energy sector emerged as the leader in gains, witnessing a rise of 1.5 percent. In contrast, technology stocks faced
Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) announced a grace period extending until Dec. 31, 2025, to regularize the status of vehicles that do not comply with approved Gulf specifications. According to Qatar News Agency, this grace period is part of the MOCI’s commitment to regulating the local market and ensuring consumer rights, in response to individuals’ requests, showroom
Kuwait: Kuwait Bourse closed trading on Wednesday as the All Share Index gained 59.54 points to reach 8,689.35 points, an increase of 0.69 percent. As many as 430.7 million shares valued at KWD 99.2 million (roughly USD 302.5 million) were traded via 26,317 transactions. According to Qatar News Agency, the Main Market Index went up by 65 points to reach
Oman: Oman oil price for October delivery 2025 today reached $67.36, marking a decrease of 1.10 cents compared to last Tuesday’s price of $68.46. According to Qatar News Agency, the average price of Oman oil for August delivery 2025 has stabilized at $69.37 per barrel. This price is $5.75 higher per barrel than the July delivery 2025 price.
Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has shut down a commercial establishment and its branches for a 30-day period over consumer protection violations. An MOCI statement said an administrative decision No. 22/2025 was taken against Naseem Al Fajr National Auctions for breaching Article No. (7) of Law No. (8) of 2008 on Consumer Protection and its executive regulations.
Washington: The US national debt has exceeded $37 trillion for the first time in the country’s history, highlighting the rapid expansion of federal borrowing amid mounting criticism of the government’s expansive spending policies. According to Qatar News Agency, data released by the US Treasury Department on Tuesday showed gross national debt reaching $37.005 trillion. The Congressional Budget Office has projected
Doha: European stocks closed near a two-week high today, supported by strong gains in major healthcare and technology companies, driven by growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut interest rates next month. The European Stoxx 600 index closed up 0.5%. According to Qatar News Agency, the healthcare sector led the gains, rising 1.6%, marking its fifth
Doha: The dollar weakened on Wednesday after a tame reading on US inflation bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of major currencies, fell to 98.02 points, continuing its decline of 0.5% on Tuesday. According to Qatar News Agency, the euro was last