May 2, 2026

QNB Projects Global Inflation at 4.4% Amid Energy Shock

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) projects global headline inflation to rise to 4.4% amid an energy shock triggered by escalating military tensions in the Middle East, marking a sharp reversal from the pre-conflict trajectory. This shock is likely to dr…

Muscat Stock Exchange Index Rises Over Past Week

Muscat: The main index of the Muscat Stock Exchange posted a weekly gain of around 210 points, recovering previous losses to close at 8,369 points, supported by gains in blue-chip stocks.

According to Qatar News Agency, sectoral indices recorded bro…