May 18, 2026

Qatar’s Consumer Price Index Drops by 0.74% in April 2026

Qatar: Qatar’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April 2026 stood at 110.61 points, recording a decline of 0.74% compared to March 2026, while rising by 2.62% year-on-year compared to April 2025.

According to Qatar News Agency, the index, which measure…

Oman, France Hold Talks to Strengthen Economic Cooperation

Muscat: Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, has met with Special Envoy of the French President Gerard Mestrallet during his visit to Muscat. Both sides discussed ways to boost economic cooperation between O…

European Stocks Open Lower Amid West Asia Developments

Mbabane: European stock markets opened lower on Monday amid anticipation over developments in West Asia: European stock markets experienced a downturn as trading commenced on Monday, with investors closely monitoring emerging situations in West Asia.