Ford to slash 4,000 European jobs amid EV shift, rising competition
AgenciesFord announced on Wednesday plans to reduce its European workforce by approximately 14% citing substantial losses in recent years that the carmaker attributed to weak demand for electric vehicles insufficient government support for the EV transition and intensifying competition in the sector.The U.S. compa
Huawei Watch D2 brings all-day blood pressure tracking to wearable tech
Tribune News NetworkDohaHuawei announced the availability of the Huawei Watch D2 Huaweis first wrist-based ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) smartWatch on Wednesday. This sleek and compact smartWatch allows users to conveniently monitor their blood pressure wherever they are with just a touch. During th
Shaping Qatar’s growth through private sector leadership innovation
Tribune News NetworkDohaIn a compelling exploration of Qatars dynamic economic landscape Al Faisal Holding demonstrates the pivotal role of the private sector in driving the nations transformation. The company showcases its diverse portfolio emphasising its significant contributions to various se
Theme Park project Land of Legends Qatar breaks ground in Simaisma
Satyendra PathakDohaUnder the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani the groundbreaking ceremony for Land of Legends Qatar took place in Simaisma on Wednesday.This ambitious project a collaboration between Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company and FTG Developm
LuLu Hypermarket unveils ‘Super Deals’ shopping promotion
Tribune News NetworkDohaLuLu Hypermarket has launched its highly anticipated Super Deals Promotion offering incredible discounts across a wide range of categories. This exciting promotion coincides with the global Black Friday shopping season providing shoppers with unparalleled savings and an exceptional shopping experience until December 5 2024.
Qatari banks show resilience, adaptability through robust financial performance: PwC
Satyendra PathakDohaQatari banks are leading the charge in shaping the future of the financial sector exhibiting impressive growth and innovation according to PwC Middle Easts latest report on the Qatar banking sector. The report which covers the period through 2023 and into the first half of 2024 highlights how the countrys financial institut
Ooredoo Fintech, PayPal unveil first-of-its-kind tie-up in Gulf
Tribune News NetworkDohaOoredoo Fintech and PayPal today announced a new strategic partnership that enables their Ooredoo Money users in Qatar to seamlessly transfer funds between their wallets and PayPal accounts and access PayPals global commerce capabilities. This collaboration marks the first time that global payments leader PayPal has partnered
Qatar elected to drafting panel at WIPO Design Law Treaty Conference
Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar has been elected as a member of the Drafting Committee during the Diplomatic Conference to conclude and adopt a Design Law Treaty which commenced in Riyadh on November 11. It is being held in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This election approved by the Diplomatic Conference underscores Qatar
Qatar’s leadership in arbitration shines at international conference in Doha
Tribune News NetworkDohaThe 5th World Conference on International Arbitration which has kicked off in Doha was packed with action on Day 1. The first day featured three panels.Moderated by Ebrahim Shahbeck QICCAs Secretary-General thefirst panel was themed Arbitration in the State of Qatar Successes and Challenges.The panel
Sweden probing Baltic Sea cable sabotage
AgenciesSwedens prosecution office said it launched a probe into sabotage over damage to two undersea Baltic Sea cables connecting Lithuania and Sweden and Finland and Germany.The offense is currently being investigated as sabotage. The preliminary investigation is ongoing and at an early stage. There is no further information to share about the investi
Shanghai unveils property tax incentives
AgenciesShanghai announced on Monday it would be the first major Chinese city to implement tax incentives to revive its property sector a move analysts anticipate other Tier One city governments will quickly also adopt as distressed developers drag on growth.Residents looking to sell their existing properties in the financial capital will be exempt from payin
At UN climate talks, farmers argue for a share of money dedicated to fighting climate change
AgenciesExtreme heat ruined the pineapples on Esther Penunias small farm in the Philippines this year more disappointment than catastrophe since Penunia doesnt depend on the farm for a living. But Penunia worries about the millions of small farmers in her part of the world who do depend on rice paddies coconut groves and vegetable patches that are all threatened by clima
Nvidia rivals focus on building a different kind of chip to power AI products
AgenciesBuilding the current crop of artificial intelligence chatbots has relied on specialized computer chips pioneered by Nvidia which cornered the market and made itself the poster child of the AI boom.But the same qualities that make those graphics processor chips or GPUs so effective at creating powerful AI systems from scratch make them less efficient at pu
Trump’s treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs
AgenciesPresident-elect Donald Trumps decision on a treasury secretary is about far more than whose name will be printed on Americas money.The choice of how to fill his highest-profile outstanding Cabinet selection will be the clearest indication yet of how he intends to wield import tariffs in his new administration.The leading candidates for the
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Satyendra PathakDohaUnder the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani the groundbreaking ceremony for Land of Legends Qatar took place in Simaisma on Wednesday.This ambitious proj
QNASan JoseThe Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the ceremony honouring the winners of the eighth edition of the HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award organised in cooperation with the United Nation
Tribune News NetworkDohaAhead of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024 taking place later this month Federation Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA) HE President Mohammed Ben Sulayem met with Qatars Prime Minister HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman b
AgenciesCommercial Bank has received a major accolade at Mastercard East Arabia Business Forum held in Singapore for its highest spend per account across the region on its Mastercard Limited Edition World Elite portfolio for the second year in a row.The awarding cerem