September 2, 2026

New Zealand Central Bank Raises Official Cash Rate to 2.75%

Wellington: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) raised its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.75% on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive rate increase. This move is aimed at bringing inflation back to its 2% target while simulta…

Oil Prices Climb as Renewed US-Iran Strikes Fuel Supply Fears

Ramallah: Oil prices rose nearly 1% in early Asian trading on Wednesday, extending sharp gains from the previous session, as renewed US-Iran hostilities heightened fears of disruptions to crude supplies from the Middle East.

According to Qatar News …

Qatar Participates in 18th Meeting of GCC Customs Union Authority

Manama: The State of Qatar has participated in the 18th meeting of the Customs Union Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Bahrain. HE Chairman of the General Authority of Customs and President of the Executive Council of the Custom…