April 22, 2026

European Stocks Edge Up Amid Ceasefire News

Doha: European shares climbed on Wednesday as traders responded positively to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an indefinite ceasefire with Iran, while investors also parsed a raft of regional corporate earnings reports. Major regional mark…

Qatar Participates in Virtual GCC Investment Cooperation Meeting

Doha: The State of Qatar has participated in the fifth meeting of the GCC Committee of Investment Undersecretaries, held virtually on Wednesday. The meeting saw the participation of HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Mohammed b…

Nikkei Hits Record Close on Tech Gains

Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index rose for a third consecutive session, recording its highest-ever closing level on Wednesday, supported by heavyweight technology stocks, despite the impact of uncertainty surrounding peace talks between the US and Iran on i…