Dukhan Bank's Net Profit Goes up in H1 2026

Doha, July 08 (QNA) - Dukhan Bank's Net Profit has risen by 0.2 percent in H1 2026, reaching QAR 812,758,000, compared to Net Profit QAR 811,291,000 in H1 2025.

Qatar Central Bank Governor Meets Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management

New York, July 08 (QNA) - HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met with Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management Howard Marks, during his visit to New York, United States of America.

QNB Profits Surge 3.2% in 2026 H1

Doha, July 08 (QNA) - Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group's net profit rose by 3.2 percent in the first half of 2026 to reach QR 8.670 billion, compared to QR 8.4 billion in the same period of 2025.

Qatar Strengthens State Audit Powers with Amendments Introducing Criminal Penalties and Financial Disclosure Requirements

Doha, July 08 (QNA) - Amendments to Qatar's State Audit Bureau Law will enter into force on July 25 2026, introducing new enforcement powers, criminal penalties and financial disclosure requirements aimed at strengthening public-sector oversight after nearly a decade of experience under the existing legislation.

Qatar Economic Forum to Convene Exclusive Leadership Gathering alongside UNGA 2026

Doha, July 08 (QNA) - The Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will convene a special leadership gathering alongside the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in New York on Sep. 20, 2026.

Qatar Stock Index Closes Lower

Doha, July 08 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended Wednesday's session down 78.45 points, or 0.77%, at 10,176.15 points.

QIA Participates in SambaNova's $1 Billion Series F Funding Round

Doha, July 08 (QNA) - Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has announced its participation in SambaNova's $1 billion Series E financing round alongside General Atlantic, Seligman Ventures, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Capital Group, and other new and existing investors.

Republic of Korea Posts Record-High Current Account Surplus

Seoul, July 08 (QNA) - The Republic of Korea posted an all-time high current account surplus in May on robust exports of semiconductors, marking the 37th consecutive month of surplus since May 2023.

European Indices Open Lower

Brussels, July 08 (QNA) - European stock markets declined on Wednesday amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, which pushed up oil prices and government bond yields.

Japan Stocks Close Sharply Lower as Chip Shares Weigh on Market

Tokyo, July 08 (QNA) - Japan's stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, dragged down by heavyweight technology and semiconductor-related shares, with the benchmark Nikkei posting its weakest close in nearly a month.

Oil Rises Over 3%

Singapore, July 08 (QNA) - Oil prices gained more than 3% on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

QSE Index Opens Lower

Doha, July 08 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index fell by 0.42% at the start of Wednesday's trading, losing 42.61 points to reach 10,211 points, under pressure by all sectors.