A high-profile delegation from Germany, comprising 16 influential leaders from various sectors including agricultural technology, insuretech, logistics, renewable energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, is currently in Doha. Led by Gordon Pelz, Vice Chairman of the German Association of SMEs, the delegation’s visit is aimed at exploring investment prospects and enhancing economic cooperation between Qatar […]

In a notable downturn, Japanese stocks experienced a significant decline today, with the Nikkei index plummeting as much as three percent. This decline was fueled by a strengthening yen against the dollar and a substantial sell-off in semiconductor stocks. During afternoon trading, the Nikkei index reached a low of 38,496.66 before recovering slightly to close […]

Over 120 member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have signed the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, aiming to streamline investment processes in developing and least-developed countries.  Despite initial reservations, the pact received broad support, with 75 percent of WTO members endorsing it. The agreement, unveiled just before the 13th ministerial conference in […]

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index witnessed a historic surge on Thursday, breaching the coveted 39,000 milestone, driven by a combination of robust corporate earnings and investor-friendly reforms. The index’s remarkable ascent, rising nearly 2% to reach 39,029, marks a significant milestone, surpassing its previous peak achieved in 1989. This surge is part of a broader trend […]