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Qatar Tennis Federation Secures Doha Bank as Title Sponsor for Ladies Open
The Qatar Tennis Federation announced on October 8, 2026, a new partnership with Doha Bank Group under which the bank…
Qatar Property Market Records QR508 Million in Weekly Transactions
The Ministry of Justice reported that real estate trading volume in Qatar topped QR508 million during the week ending October…
SMIIC Metrology Experts Convene in Abu Dhabi to Harmonise Standards for Trade
Abu Dhabi hosted the 18th meeting of the SMIIC Metrology Council this week, where representatives from member states reviewed strategic…
UAE and Thailand Finalise Comprehensive Trade Partnership After Concluding Negotiations
The United Arab Emirates and Thailand concluded negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement this week, setting the stage for…
UAE and South Korean Nuclear Regulators Convene to Examine AI Role in Safety Oversight
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation and the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety held their annual technical meeting in Abu…
QatarEnergy Partners With Petrobras on Seven New Brazil Offshore Exploration Blocks
QatarEnergy and its partner Petrobras won seven exploration licenses in Brazil's Ceará Basin during a bidding round held on October…
Brent Crude Climbs Above $101 on Middle East Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose on October 8, 2026, with Brent crude reaching $101.53 per barrel as geopolitical tensions in the Strait…
Gold Rebounds From Two-Month Low as Dollar Pullback Revives Bullion Demand
Gold prices recovered from a two-month low on October 8, 2026, climbing 0.5 percent to $4,132.66 per ounce as the…
Ooredoo’s OFN Acquires Dark Fibre from iQ Networks to Create Gulf-Europe Data Corridor Through Iraq
Ooredoo Fibre Networks signed an agreement with iQ Networks on October 7 2026 to purchase multiple dark fibre pairs across…
Qatar and Iraqi Chambers Form Joint Business Council During Doha Meeting
The Qatar Chamber and Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding on October 7, 2026 to…
What Actually Protects Your Money With an Online Broker?
Regulation, segregated funds and insurance offer different protections. Vantage’s disclosures show why the account terms matter.
OCTA’s $3.5m round takes Gulf finance automation into accounting firms
OCTA raises $3.5m as it expands into AI accounting workflows, with US growth plans and accountants retaining final review.