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Qatar Islamic Bank Reports 2.3% Rise in First-Half Net Profit

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) reported a 2.3% increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, with earnings rising to QR2.225bn from QR2.175bn in the corresponding period last year.

According to Qatar News Agency, the bank’s earnings per share i…

European Stocks Slide as Travel and Leisure Sector Faces Decline

Doha: European stocks closed lower today, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index falling 0.30 percent to 639.6 points. The decline was led by travel and leisure stocks, which dropped 0.95 percent.

According to Qatar News Agency, shares in the energy …

Ahlibank Posts 1.24% Increase in Net Profit

Doha: Ahlibank reported a 1.24% increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, with earnings rising to QR407.4m from QR402.4m in the same period a year earlier.

According to Qatar News Agency, the bank’s earnings per share increased to QR0.151 f…