June 16, 2026

Qatar Central Bank Issues QAR 6.5 Billion Government Ijara Sukuk

Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued Government Ijara Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, amounting to QAR 6.5 billion, on Tuesday.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Sukuk’s maturity periods are divided into two tranches. The first tranc…

USQBC and IFC Collaborate to Boost Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem

Doha: The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) engaged in discussions on Tuesday to explore ways to accelerate Qatar’s startup, innovation, and investment ecosystem. This initiative aligns with the Qatar Na…

European Parliament Greenlights EU-US Trade Agreement

Brussels: The European Parliament on Tuesday gave its final approval to the trade agreement concluded last year between the European Union and the United States. The agreement was approved by 440 lawmakers, while 151 voted against it and 50 abstained….