Finance

The deal will give Kingdom Holding a 16.2 percent stake in Fransi, making Alwaleed the biggest single investor.

Home to the world's third largest natural gas reserves, Qatar's economy has enjoyed rapid growth in the past years thanks to rising oil and gas sales, while banking has become one of the fastest growing sectors in the world.

Al Koot Insurance and  Reinsurance Company launched its integrated health insurance operations management platform after the company ended up a multi-year partnership with AXA Gulf.

TBY talks to Mohammed Al Hussein, Secretary General of CCHI, on the 2030 Vision, the shift to digital, and health insurance.

The Peninsula

The deposits fell after Saudi, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain cut diplomatic and transport ties with Doha

TBY talks to HE Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, Governor of Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, on plans for the coming year, fiscal reform, and Emiratization.

QNA

International banks with regional offices in Dubai are now serving Qatari clients from London and New York to overcome the current diplomatic dispute in the Gulf, according to reports.

Doha Bank hosted an event on in Sydney on the topic `Qatar - A sustainable performer’. The event was attended by leading corporates and bankers in Australia keen to hear more about Qatar and to explore further business opportunities with Doha Bank.