Doha: The general index of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) dropped 19.32 points, or 0.19 percent, at the beginning of trading on Thursday, reaching 10,134 points, compared to yesterday's closing. QSE general index was weighed down by a decline in four sectors: Industrials by 0.54 percent; Transportation by 0.33 percent; Banks and Financial Services by 0.05 percent; and Insurance by 0.02 percent. However, the index saw a rise in Telecoms by 0.56 percent; Real Estate by 0.10 percent; and Consumer Goods and Services by 0.07 percent. By 10:00 am, 13.029 million shares were traded in 1,473 transactions valued QAR 35.005 million. Source: Qatar News Agency
Temperatures to Ease Through Friday After Days of Intense Heat
August 11, 2026
Amman: Temperatures are forecast to decline gradually through the end of the week, returning to seasonal averages by Friday, while very hot conditions continue to affect the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, according to the Jordan Meteorologica…