Santhosh V. Perumal

3 days ago | zawya.com | Santhosh V. Perumal

The US-China trade talks instilled confidence among investors as the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) on Sunday opened the week with more than 12 points gains in index; even as capitalisation was rather seen flat. The local retail investors turned bullish as the 20-stock Qatar Index gained 0.12% to 10,532.25 points, although it touched an intraday high of 10,589 points.

4 days ago | gulf-times.com | Santhosh V. Perumal

South Korea's EnergyX, a global leader in AI-driven energy self-sufficiency solutions for zero-energy buildings (ZEBs), has officially incorporated its Qatar entity, under the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) licence. This strategic move establishes a permanent foothold for the company in one of the region’s most innovation-driven markets and initiates the next phase of its global expansion.

6 days ago | gulf-times.com | Santhosh V. Perumal

Investors pinned hopes on the proposed US-China trade talks as the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) closed this week on a higher note with its key index gaining as much as 72 points and capitalisation add in excess of QR3bn. The foreign institutions were increasingly net buyers as the 20-stock Qatar Index settled 0.69% higher this week which saw Al Mahhar Holding Company evaluate two potential acquisition opportunities as part of its strategic growth agenda.

6 days ago | gulf-times.com | Santhosh V. Perumal

Prime office rents will need to increase from the current levels with economy poised to expand fast, which also exerts pressure to grow for new office development in prime areas, according to Cushman and Wakefield Qatar (CWQ). "As the economy grows, we expect the case for new office development in prime locations to emerge," CWQ said in its latest report, adding to justify new development, prime office rents will need to increase from current levels.

1 week ago | gulf-times.com | Santhosh V. Perumal

The performance of hotel apartments has improved "beyond expectations" over the past year, even as the overall supply of hotel accommodation in Qatar surpassed 41,000 keys amid international visitors to the country crossing 5mn for the first time, according to Cushman and Wakefield Qatar (CWQ). The overall supply of hotel accommodation in Qatar has now surpassed 41,000 keys, representing a 3.7% increase in supply over twelve months, CWQ said in its latest report, unveiled Wednesday.