February 27, 2026

Oil Declines as US-Iran Talks Ease Supply Risks

Geneva: Oil prices declined on Friday as concerns over potential supply disruptions eased after the United States and Iran agreed to extend negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program. Brent crude futures fell 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $70.47 per barrel, w…

Qatar Islamic Bank Issues $750 Million International Sukuk

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has successfully issued a $750 Million senior unsecured Sukuk with a five-year tenor at a profit rate of 4.402%, equivalent to 80 basis points over US Treasuries. The final pricing came well inside QIB’s fair value, refl…

China Halts Additional Tariffs on Certain Canadian Imports

Beijing: China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it has decided not to impose additional tariffs on some imports from Canada, effective from March 1 to Dec. 31, 2026.

According to Qatar News Agency, the ministry explained that these tariffs had …

UEFA Europa League: Round of 16 Draw Produces Balanced Matchups

Nyon: The draw for the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, conducted Friday at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, has mapped out a series of compelling and balanced fixtures as teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals.

According to Qatar News Agency, the draw…