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Qatar Exchange Rates and Precious Metals Prices

Doha: The latest exchange rates in Qatar have been released, providing key insights into the current valuation of various international currencies and precious metals. This update is crucial for businesses and individuals engaged in international trad…

Central Bank of Egypt Cuts Interest Rates by 100 Basis Points

Doha: The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided Thursday to cut the overnight deposit and lending rates, as well as the Central Bank’s main operation rate, by 100 basis points, to 20.00 percent, 21.00 percent, and 20.50 …

Saudi Stock Index Closes Lower Amid Mixed Market Performance

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index concluded Thursday’s trading session with a decline of 14.63 points, closing at 10,526.09 points. The day’s trading activities saw a total exchange value of SAR 1.6 billion.

According to Qatar News Agency, the sess…

Syria to Launch New Currency in January 2026

Doha: Syria’s central bank has announced that a new national currency will be introduced on January 1, 2026, with a process to exchange the existing notes set to begin on the same date. The move is seen as a significant step in the country’s economic …

QSE Index Declines by 36.39 Points on Thursday

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed on Thursday lower by 36.39 points, or 0.34 percent, to reach 10,801.22 points. During the session, a total of 60,886,156 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 156,597,584.724, through 6,526 transacti…

Real Estate Trading Surpasses QAR 463 Million in a Week

Doha: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during the period from December 14-18, 2025, reached QAR 354,255,310. Meanwhile, the total sales contracts for resident…

Oil Prices Edge Lower at Settlement

New york: Oil prices slipped slightly at settlement on Wednesday, posting modest losses in New York trading.

According to Qatar News Agency, Brent crude futures fell by 14 cents, or 0.22%, to settle at USD 62.24 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate…