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Oil Surges Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

Doha: Oil prices jumped in early Asian trade on Monday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose $1.70, or 2.3%, to $75.93 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $1.62, or 2.2%, to $74.60. They surged more than …

Qatar Insurance Receives MSCI’s Highest ESG Rating

Doha: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) has received an ‘AAA’ ESG Rating by MSCI ESG Research, the highest possible rating under MSCI’s globally recognized environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework. In a statement published on the Qatar Stock …

S&P Upgrades Alkhaleej Takaful Insurance Credit Rating to A-

Doha: The S and P Global Ratings has upgraded the long-term issuer credit and insurer financial strength ratings of Alkhaleej Takaful Insurance Company from BBB+ (positive) to A-, with a stable outlook.

According to Qatar News Agency, the upgrade re…