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FeaturedMarketsFIFA World Cup 2034 to bring positive momentum to Saudi stock market: ReportIFM CorrespondentDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024 Saudi Arabia's hosting of the FIFA World Cup in 2034 will have a major economic impact and accelerate the growth spurred by Vision 2030... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasQatar & Kuwait LNG supply deal: All you need to knowIFM CorrespondentSeptember 5, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentSeptember 5, 2024 In 2020, Kuwait and Qatar agreed to deliver 3 million tons of LNG annually for 15 years starting in 2022, aligning with the current agreement... Read more
FeaturedWealth ManagementIF Insights: Qatar’s household wealth shows tremendous growthIFM CorrespondentJuly 18, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 18, 2024 Qatar's growth story is one of a nation returning to its historical pattern rather than a dramatic break from the rest of the area... Read more
FeaturedWealth ManagementQatar sees fastest growth in non-energy sectors and household wealthIFM CorrespondentJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024 In June 2024, financial services companies in Qatar reported an even stronger increase in both new contracts and overall business activity... Read more
FeaturedTradingQatar & Uzbekistan trade ties: All you need to knowIFM CorrespondentJuly 9, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 9, 2024 The meeting focused on improving trade and economic cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Uzbekistan... Read more
BankingExclusiveFeaturedCBQ: Spearheading Qatar’s digital banking solutionsIFM CorrespondentJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024 Commercial Bank of Qatar is the market leader in bringing cutting-edge technology to its customers... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceIslamic Finance assets grew by 3.3% in 2023 in Qatar: ReportIFM CorrespondentJune 18, 2024June 17, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJune 18, 2024June 17, 2024 The aforementioned will make it possible to forecast the future of Islamic Finance and direct it in a way that will support its goals of social sustainability and development... Read more
BankingExclusiveFeaturedQatar banks shine, record 8% profit growth in GCC: KPMG reportIFM CorrespondentApril 8, 2024April 8, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentApril 8, 2024April 8, 2024 According to the KPMG report, Qatar National Bank has maintained its position as the largest bank in the GCC, with assets worth USD 338 billion... Read more
FeaturedLogistics and CargoQatar ports experience significant cargo growth in December 2023IFM CorrespondentJanuary 5, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 5, 2024 According to Mwani Qatar, growth rates for RORO shipping units and building materials were 47% and 110% respectively... Read more