May 2026

QCB Governor Meets Egyptian Ambassador

Doha: HE Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met on Monday with HE Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar, Walid ElFiky. During the meeting, they discussed key facets of bilate…

Fitch Ratings Affirms Jordan at BB-, Outlook Stable

Amman: Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed Jordan’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at ‘BB-‘ with a stable outlook, citing the country’s economic resilience despite ongoing regional security tensions.

According to Qatar News Agency, th…

European Stocks Open Cautiously Amid West Asia Developments

Doha: European stock markets opened trading cautiously on Monday, awaiting developments in West Asia after US President Donald Trump announced an operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Among the major markets, France’s CAC 40 index in the Paris Sto…