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submitted its application to the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) to transfer its shares from the venture market to the main market of the Qatar Stock Exchange.The transfer is subject to obtaining the required regulatory approvals.This move comes after shareholders approved the board's proposal at the company's general assembly meeting held on November 18, 2024.At the meeting, shareholders authorised the chairman to sign the application for the transfer, submission of the transfer application to the QFMA, and to complete all necessary procedures for the transfer with the respective regulatory authorities on behalf of the company.The proposed transfer to the main market reflects Al Mahhar Holding’s commitment to aligning with the highest standards of governance, transparency, market practices, and aims to further enhance its visibility and trading liquidity, benefiting shareholders and strengthening the company’s position as a leader in Qatar's energy and infrastructure 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href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695306/sports/ronaldo-double-strike-leads-al-nassr-to-easy-win-over-al-gharafa" title="Ronaldo double strike leads Al Nassr to easy win over Al Gharafa"><div class="layout-ratio"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 786px)" data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/25/251613.jpg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <source data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/25/251613.jpg&w=600&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <img src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/25/251613.jpg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" class="lazy figure-img img-fluid rounded" data-src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/25/251613.jpg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" alt="Al Nassr&#039;s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Al Gharafa at the Al Bayt Stadium 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REUTERS" onerror="this.src='/theme_gulftimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a></div> <div class="article-section"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/sports" title="Sports">Sports</a></div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695306/sports/ronaldo-double-strike-leads-al-nassr-to-easy-win-over-al-gharafa" title="Ronaldo double strike leads Al Nassr to easy win over Al Gharafa">Ronaldo double strike leads Al Nassr to easy win over Al Gharafa</a></div> <div class="article-date"> Monday, November 25, 2024 </div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695306/sports/ronaldo-double-strike-leads-al-nassr-to-easy-win-over-al-gharafa" title="Ronaldo double strike leads Al Nassr to easy win over Al Gharafa"><p>Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club edged closer to the AFC Champions League Elite knockout stage with a 3-1 win against Al Gharafa of Qatar at the Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.Ronaldo opened Al Nassr’s account with a towering header a minute after the break before adding his second in the 64th minute following Angelo’s 58th minute strike. Joselu pulled one back for Al Gharafa but Al Nassr held firm to move to 13 points.Al Nassr threatened as early as the third minute after Marcelo Brozovic played the ball into the path of Ronaldo, whose grounded effort was easily collected by Al Gharafa keeper Sergio Rico.The home side nearly breached Al Nassr’s defence four minutes later after Yacine Brahimi advanced down the left before cutting the ball back into the area, only for Joselu and Ferjani Sassi to fumble inside a packed box.Sadio Mane continued to exploit the gaps in Al Gharafa’s defence when he played a wonderful through ball to Ronaldo, who set up an unmarked Brozovic nicely at the top of the box but the Croatian midfielder sent his effort over the bar.The Qatari side survived another scare in the 19th minute after a neat exchange between Angelo Gabriel and Brozovic created space for Ronaldo, whose shot was parried by Rico with the rebound falling invitingly for the Croatian, who ballooned the ball over the bar.Al Gharafa responded a minute later with Brahimi sending a well-timed pass to Wajdi Kechrida, who forced Al Nassr keeper Bento into action for the first time.Brahimi had another chance in the 25th minute when he collected Kechrida’s cross just above the area before shooting straight into the path of Mohamed Simaka, who then deflected the Algerian forward’s follow-up.Al Gharafa were let off the hook just before the half-four mark when Matías Nani clattered a surging Mane inside the box, but Al Nassr’s appeal for a penalty was overruled by a VAR review.Ronaldo then wasted a chance to put Al Nassr ahead in the 31st minute when he angled his header from a set-piece situation just wide of the right post, before seeing his effort blocked four minutes before the break.Al Nassr needed just a minute into the second half to take the lead, Sultan Al Ghannam sending a pin-point cross to an unmarked Ronaldo who headed the ball into the back of the net.Al Gharafa fell further behind in the 58th minute after Otavio threaded a through ball to Angelo, who waltzed his way into the box before rounding off Rico for a fine finish.Ronaldo added Al Nassr’s third in the 64th minute when he struck with a curling effort from inside the area, leaving Rico with no chance.Joselu pulled one back for the home side, converting the rebound after Bento had parried his initial effort in the 75th minute but it proved to be a mere consolation.Al Gharafa suffered more agony after Seydou Sano was sent off after picking up a second yellow card for his foul on Mane in the 84th minute.Al Nassr will aim to extend their winning run when they face Qatari side Al Sadd next Tuesday, while Al Gharafa take on Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia.</p></a></div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 article"> <div class="article-image"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695366/qatar/qatar-airways-to-relocate-to-new-headquarters-in-msheireb-downtown-doha-in-2025" title="Qatar Airways to relocate to new headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha in 2025"><div class="layout-ratio"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 786px)" data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251871.jpeg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <source data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251871.jpeg&w=600&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <img src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251871.jpeg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" class="lazy figure-img img-fluid rounded" data-src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251871.jpeg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" alt="Gulf Times" title="" onerror="this.src='/theme_gulftimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a></div> <div class="article-section"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/qatar" title="Qatar">Qatar</a></div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695366/qatar/qatar-airways-to-relocate-to-new-headquarters-in-msheireb-downtown-doha-in-2025" title="Qatar Airways to relocate to new headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha in 2025">Qatar Airways to relocate to new headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha in 2025</a></div> <div class="article-date"> Tuesday, November 26, 2024 </div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695366/qatar/qatar-airways-to-relocate-to-new-headquarters-in-msheireb-downtown-doha-in-2025" title="Qatar Airways to relocate to new headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha in 2025"><p>Qatar Airways today announced exciting plans to relocate its global headquarters to Msheireb Downtown Doha in 2025. The news was announced during a signing ceremony at Qatar Airways main office attended by Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Msherieb Properties Eng. Saad Al Muhannadi.Located in the heart of Doha, the new offices will offer Qatar Airways employees state-of-the-art facilities in four interconnected towers, nine kilometres away from the airline’s hub operations centre, Hamad International Airport (DOH).The new location will provide enhanced accessibility to Qatar Airways’ Doha-based employees, located only 10 metres away from Mesheireb Metro Station, where all Doha Metro lines connect.Msheireb Downtown Doha offers a prime location that promotes seamless connectivity across the city and integrates Qatar Airways into a thriving hub of technological advancement and community-oriented development. The new headquarters is designed with sustainability at its core, featuring cutting-edge energy-efficient systems and smart infrastructure to optimise the airline’s day-to-day operations. The new Qatar Airways headquarters has already earned the prestigious SmartScore certification, the global standard for smart buildings. SmartScore champions cutting-edge technology in real estate, setting industry standards for best-in-class buildings that deliver exceptional user experiences, drive cost efficiencies, and are fully future-proof. The building design supports workplace wellness with a host of amenities accessible through digital platforms. Daily operations will also receive a boost with the help of advanced algorithms that can predict mechanical issues before they arise and monitor energy and resource consumption for more sustainable operation.Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said the new headquarters would enable the Group to drive the innovation, productivity and efficiencies required to power the operations of the world’s leading airline into the future, as well as reflect the Group’s commitment to its employees and to sustainability through smart urban design and eco-friendly architecture."As Qatar Airways continues to grow, we believe in investing in our greatest resource; our employees. By enhancing and elevating our work environment, we aim to not only create a more enjoyable, modern and collaborative working environment for our people, but also advance the airline’s role as an employer of choice in the region.This is the first large-scale office relocation for Qatar Airways Group, which currently occupies three separate buildings in the Old Airport area of the city. The new office towers are owned by real estate development company and subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, Msheireb Properties.Blending Qatar’s architectural heritage with modern design, Msheireb Downtown Doha is the world’s first fully built smart and sustainable city district with Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification."It has always been our ambition to create a vibrant environment that attracts pioneering organizations to Msheireb Downtown Doha. Qatar Airways, as one of the world's leading airlines, perfectly exemplifies this vision. We take great pride in welcoming them to our community, as their presence further establishes Msheireb Downtown Doha as a premier destination for global business excellence," said Eng. Saad Al Muhannadi, Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Msheireb Properties.Msheireb Properties CEO Eng. Ali Mohammed Al Kuwari, said: “Msheireb Downtown Doha is rapidly growing into Qatar’s tech, tourism and creativity hub, attracting partners and collaborators who share our and Qatar Airways’ vision for a connected, future-ready city. We are eager to welcome Qatar Aiwayrs into the Msheireb Downtown Doha family, sharing a commitment to sustainable development and a desire to build a human-centric community in Qatar.”Engr. Al-Meer stated: “Relocating to Qatar’s first smart and sustainable district, with state-of-the-art solutions that will overcome modern operational issues and drive performance, is the right thing to do for us and for the State of Qatar. We look forward to welcoming our Qatar Airways family to a workspace fit for the airline’s very bright future.”Situated on Al Nakheel Street, Qatar Airways’ new head office is the highest building in Msheireb, offering breath-taking views of Doha’s iconic skyline. With a total gross area of 51,602 square feet, the four interconnected towers share a lobby. Tower A, the tallest in Msheireb Downtown Doha, rises to 20 stories high, while Tower B stands at 15 stories. Towers C and D are both six stories high.</p></a></div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 article"> <div class="article-image"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695305/qatar/14th-dhow-festival-kicks-off-wednesday-at-katara" title="14th Dhow Festival kicks off Wednesday at Katara"><div class="layout-ratio"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 786px)" data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/25/251586.jpg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <source data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/25/251586.jpg&w=600&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <img src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/25/251586.jpg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" class="lazy figure-img img-fluid rounded" data-src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/25/251586.jpg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" alt="Gulf Times" title="" onerror="this.src='/theme_gulftimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a></div> <div class="article-section"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/qatar" title="Qatar">Qatar</a></div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695305/qatar/14th-dhow-festival-kicks-off-wednesday-at-katara" title="14th Dhow Festival kicks off Wednesday at Katara">14th Dhow Festival kicks off Wednesday at Katara</a></div> <div class="article-date"> Monday, November 25, 2024 </div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695305/qatar/14th-dhow-festival-kicks-off-wednesday-at-katara" title="14th Dhow Festival kicks off Wednesday at Katara"><p>Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the 14th Traditional Dhow Festival is set to kick off Wednesday at the Cultural Village Foundation — Katara and continues until December 7, 2024.The festival is one of the most consequential cultural events held annually in the region that commemorates the inveterate maritime heritage of the Gulf states and the world.Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Katara's Director of Public Relations and Communications Department, Salem Mabkhout al-Marri, said this cultural demonstration will host the participation of 10 friendly and sisterly countries, namely the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Palestine, Iraq, India, Tanzania, and Iran, along with Qatar as the host.This participation will add an international dimension to the festival, reflecting the cultural and maritime diversity of both the region and the world.The festival will showcase a programme that abounds with outstanding activities, chiefly maritime art shows on Thursdays and Fridays, featuring a maritime opera that spotlights traditional maritime arts in the region, added al- Marri.He highlighted that a special opera will be presented to mark the launch of the 6th Fath Al Khair cruise, thereby adding an extraordinary festive element that narrates a part of the maritime history of the region.In addition, daily joyful and buoyant maritime art shows are awaiting the visitors, including traditional forms of Gulf music and performance, as well as the Omani marine art masterpieces to illuminate the maritime cultural diversity in the Gulf region. Strikingly, visitors will enjoy watching the natural pearl show to learn how to craft and sell it, along with the methods of opening oysters to extract pearls, reflecting the significance of this industry in the region's history.The event will not be limited to art shows, but it will extend beyond that to include daily cultural symposia from Saturdays to Wednesdays, where participants will discuss diverse topics such as maritime heritage, diving, marine navigation, and the region's history in the maritime domain. Additionally, it will be punctuated by professional educational workshops on how to make and maintain ships, fishing equipment and a broad range of handcrafts.The festival is a significant cultural platform to promote understanding among nations and pay tribute to the marine legacy which accounts for the core part of the Gulf identity and offers visitors the opportunity to gain experience about the showcased marine arts and skills as the hallmarks of the Gulf states and the world.</p></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 col-xs-12">  <div class="gt-square-desktop-ad mt-50-desktop" data-widget-id="388"> <div class="tableCenter paddingDefault"> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1644495641310-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1644495641310-0'); }); </script></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container "> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 noPadding col-xs-12">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="container "> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 noPadding col-xs-12">  <div class="gt-horizontal-ad " data-widget-id="379"> <div class="tableCenter paddingDefault"> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1644495610651-0' style='min-width: 728px; 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The Land of Travelers exhibition has officially opened at @fbqmuseum in Qatar, celebrating culture, history, and art.Don’t miss this captivating journey! #yearsOf Culture </p></a></div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 article"> <div class="article-image"> <a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695016/media/qatar-balloon-festival---by-asfary-qatar--gulf-times-today" title="QATAR BALLOON FESTIVAL - By Asfary Qatar- Gulf Times Today"> <div class="layout-ratio"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/yhXvfx8t8cs/hqdefault.jpg" data-src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/yhXvfx8t8cs/hqdefault.jpg" alt="No Image" class="lazy video-image" onerror="this.src='/theme_gulftimes/images/no-image.png'"> </div> <div class="play-icon-container"> <div class="play-icon"><i class="icon-triangle-right"></i></div> </div> <div class="play-icon-container"> <div class="play-icon"><i class="icon-triangle-right"></i></div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="article-section"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/media" title="Media">Media</a></div> <div class="article-title"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695016/media/qatar-balloon-festival---by-asfary-qatar--gulf-times-today" title="QATAR BALLOON FESTIVAL - By Asfary Qatar- Gulf Times Today">QATAR BALLOON FESTIVAL - By Asfary Qatar- Gulf Times Today</a></div> <div class="article-date"> Thursday, November 21, 2024 </div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695016/media/qatar-balloon-festival---by-asfary-qatar--gulf-times-today" title="QATAR BALLOON FESTIVAL - By Asfary Qatar- Gulf Times Today"><p>An unforgettable ride with Asfary Qatar in the Qatar Balloon Festival 2024. </p></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container "> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-xs-12">  <div class="gt-four-articles paddingDefault " data-widget-id="380"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 article-style-one"> <div class="article-image"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695372/business/qdb-leads-regions-financial-institutions-in-digital-transformation" title="QDB leads region’s financial institutions in digital transformation"><div class="layout-ratio"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 786px)" data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251944.jpg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <source data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251944.jpg&w=500&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <img src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251944.jpg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" class="lazy figure-img img-fluid rounded" data-src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251944.jpg&w=400&q=100&f=webp" alt="Gulf Times" title="" onerror="this.src='/theme_gulftimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a></div> <h2 class="article-title"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695372/business/qdb-leads-regions-financial-institutions-in-digital-transformation" title="QDB leads region’s financial institutions in digital transformation">QDB leads region’s financial institutions in digital transformation</a></h2> <div class="article-date"> Tuesday, November 26, 2024 </div> <div class="article-body"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695372/business/qdb-leads-regions-financial-institutions-in-digital-transformation" title="QDB leads region’s financial institutions in digital transformation"><p>Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has won three prestigious awards from Global Finance magazine, one of the world’s most prestigious financial publications, which recognised QDB’s role as a leading digital bank in 2024.QDB was recognised as ‘Best in Digital Transformation in Qatar and the Middle East’ and ‘Best in SME Banking Platform’. The awards marked the second consecutive year of achievements for QDB, reflecting the bank’s continuous efforts to lead in the field of digital transformation and provide innovative solutions that meet the needs of SMEs and entrepreneurs.Amna Jassim al-Sultan, QDB acting executive director of Innovation & Digital, said: “The awards are a testament to the great efforts that our team undertook in developing digital services, embracing digital transformation, and providing support for SMEs, which represent a pillar of our vision to build a strong and advanced economy and empower entrepreneurs to grow and succeed through advanced solutions. We are determined to pursue our journey of innovation and to provide pioneering digital services that live up to the ambitions and aspirations of Qatar National Vision 2030.”For the second consecutive year, QDB has been named Qatar’s Best in SME Banking, in recognition of its remarkable efforts in supporting the private sector and SMEs in developing their business. QDB was selected based on the strength of strategy for attracting and servicing digital customers, success in getting clients to use digital offerings, growth of digital customers, breadth of product offerings, evidence of tangible benefits gained from digital initiatives, and web/mobile site design and functionality.QDB has been named Best in Digital Transformation in Qatar, in recognition of its ongoing digitisation initiatives and its efforts in enabling, inspiring and equipping private companies with the necessary tools to embark on their digital transformation journey. In recent years, the bank has taken several strategic steps towards enabling digital transformation, including its collaborative project with leading telecommunications company Ooredoo to support private companies and Qatari entrepreneurs in digital transformation.In this context, QDB embarked on a project to digitise its model factory, Factory One, the first centre of its kind for developing industrial capabilities in Qatar and the region, providing services and training programmes to build the capabilities of SMEs in the fields of digital transformation and the digitisation of operations, with the aim of launching the digital model factory.On the other hand, QDB won the Best in Digital Transformation in the Middle East in recognition of its tangible achievements in the field of digital transformation both locally and regionally. The bank led digital transformation operations across its various departments while providing advanced banking solutions aimed at enhancing innovation and technology.These solutions contributed to improving customer experience and services, with a focus on developing innovative digital platforms that support various business aspects, including providing advanced solutions in the field of financial technology and digital innovation, thus empowering companies to contribute to a digital economy.In this regard, the bank launched various initiatives, such as the Technology and Digitisation Financing Programme, which enables companies to adopt modern technological solutions to enhance their competitiveness, reflecting the bank's commitment to accelerating the private sector's adoption of technology and digital solutions in line with the country's national strategy.Banks were evaluated based on the strength of their strategy for attracting and servicing online customers, the growth of their online customer base, the breadth of the bank’s online products, the benefits gained from digital initiatives, and their website design and functionality. Winners were then selected based on the strength and success of their digital products and services.The three awards reflect QDB’s commitment to implementing its long-term strategy which centres on innovation and digital transformation, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, to build a diversified and sustainable economy. By supporting significant investments in technology and innovation, the bank seeks to drive digital transformation in Qatar forward, especially among SMEs.</p></a></div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="article-style-two"> <div class="article-image"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695371/business/deflation-no-cure-for-affordability-crisis-says-bank-of-canada" title="Deflation no cure for affordability crisis, says Bank of Canada"><div class="layout-ratio"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 786px)" data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251929.jpg&w=200&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <source data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251929.jpg&w=200&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <img src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251929.jpg&w=200&q=100&f=webp" class="lazy figure-img img-fluid rounded" data-src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251929.jpg&w=200&q=100&f=webp" alt="The Bank of Canada building in Ottawa. A Bank of Canada official said policymakers aim to keep inflation near their 2% target, and pushed back on the idea that officials should slow price gains further or cause deflation." title="The Bank of Canada building in Ottawa. A Bank of Canada official said policymakers aim to keep inflation near their 2% target, and pushed back on the idea that officials should slow price gains further or cause deflation." onerror="this.src='/theme_gulftimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a></div> <div class="article-info"> <h2 class="article-title"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695371/business/deflation-no-cure-for-affordability-crisis-says-bank-of-canada" title="Deflation no cure for affordability crisis, says Bank of Canada">Deflation no cure for affordability crisis, says Bank of Canada</a></h2> <time class="article-date"> Tuesday, November 26, 2024 </time> </div> </div> <div class="article-style-two"> <div class="article-image"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695370/business/black-friday-puts-consumer-spending-in-markets-glare-with-stocks-near-records" title="Black Friday puts consumer spending in market's glare with stocks near records"><div class="layout-ratio"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 786px)" data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251927.jpg&w=200&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <source data-srcset="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251927.jpg&w=200&q=100&f=webp" type="image/jpg"> <img src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251927.jpg&w=200&q=100&f=webp" class="lazy figure-img img-fluid rounded" data-src="https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://gulf-times.com/gulftimes/uploads/images/2024/11/26/251927.jpg&w=200&q=100&f=webp" alt="Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. The health of the US consumer and the retail sector will be in focus in the coming week on Wall Street, as Black Friday kicks off a holiday shopping season that could shed light on how buyers are grappling with higher prices." title="Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. The health of the US consumer and the retail sector will be in focus in the coming week on Wall Street, as Black Friday kicks off a holiday shopping season that could shed light on how buyers are grappling with higher prices." onerror="this.src='/theme_gulftimes/images/no-image.png';this.removeAttribute('onerror');"> </picture> </div> </a></div> <div class="article-info"> <h2 class="article-title"><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/695370/business/black-friday-puts-consumer-spending-in-markets-glare-with-stocks-near-records" title="Black Friday puts consumer spending in market's glare with stocks near records">Black Friday puts consumer spending in market's glare with stocks near records</a></h2> <time class="article-date"> Tuesday, November 26, 2024 </time> </div> </div> <div class="article-style-two"> <div class="article-image"><a 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