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Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

Qatar fund to reduce Sainsbury’s stake after nearly two decades

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has been a Sainsbury’s shareholder since 2007

Top jobs, bigger paychecks: UAE salary rise 2026 forecast revealed

Top jobs, bigger paychecks: UAE salary rise 2026 forecast revealed

Across the GCC, Saudi is projected to offer the highest average salary increase in 2026 at 4.6 per cent, followed by Qatar and Oman at 4.3 per cent

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Qatar records budget deficit of $373m as revenue dips

Total revenue fell 4 percent year-on-year in the quarter from the prior year period, to 49.2 billion riyals, while spending was at 50.6 billion riyals

Upcoming GCC public holidays, National Day closures: What to know

Upcoming GCC public holidays, National Day closures: What to know

From the UAE’s commemorative events to Oman’s consecutive national days, the holidays are poised to affect both the public and private sectors

Mubadala Energy Closes Strategic Investment in U.S. Natural Gas and LNG Sector with Kimmeridge

Qatar, US warn EU sustainability rules threaten LNG supply to Europe

The EU rule requires larger companies operating in the bloc to find and fix human rights and environmental issues in their supply chains or face financial penalties

Inside IKEA’s 'Price Lowered' strategy: How it's taking on rising costs

Inside IKEA’s ‘Price Lowered’ strategy: How it’s taking on rising costs

This permanent price reduction strategy is more than just a response to inflation, it is a clear signal of IKEA’s dedication to delivering lasting value

Tesla begins selling Cybertrucks in Qatar

Tesla begins selling Cybertrucks in Qatar

The move underscores Tesla’s drive to widen its international reach as it faces slowing demand and intensifying competition in its core markets

Blasts in Doha as Israel targets Hamas officials

Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera, citing a Hamas source, said the attack specifically targeted members of the group involved in ceasefire negotiations over Gaza.

Comparing GCC’s leave policies: Where do workers get the best breaks?

Comparing GCC’s leave policies: Where do workers get the best breaks?

Among all six GCC nations, Oman’s new Labour Law (Sultani Decree No. 53/2023) stands out as the most progressive and comprehensive

GCC boom: Top 10 game-changing projects you need to see

GCC boom: Top 10 game-changing projects you need to see

These projects are not mere infrastructural enhancements; they are the beating heart of a broader strategy to diversify economies

Qatar’s Msheireb Properties offers a distinct and more rooted alternative, blending tradition, sustainability and intelligent urbanism, sayd CEO Ali Al Kuwari

Msheireb Properties’ Ali Al Kuwari on heritage, innovation and sustainability 

In an era of megaprojects, Qatar’s Msheireb Properties offers a distinct and more rooted alternative, blending tradition, sustainability and intelligent urbanism

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Bahrain and Qatar take diverging paths on data sovereignty: what businesses must know

Bahrain and Qatar are both actively building the region’s digital future but they do so from different starting points

Qatar weighs in on global tokenisation rules with new policy report

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has unveiled a new report outlining the regulatory and infrastructure priorities needed to unlock the potential of tokenising real‑world assets

UAE and other GCC states condemns Iran missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar Image for illustrative purposes image courtesy wAM

UAE, GCC, Egypt denounce Iran’s strike on Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base

The UAE described the strike as a clear violation of the UN Charter and expressed its firm rejection of any act that jeopardises the security and safety of Qatar

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Qatar strongly condemns Iranian strike on Al Udeid Air Base

Qatari air defence systems intercepted and repelled the incoming missiles this evening, preventing damage or casualties, according to a statement

Qatar launches world’s largest 3D-printed construction project

Printing is scheduled to take place at night to improve concrete performance and mitigate heat-related challenges

Dubai Finance, DIFC sign MoU to advance cashless strategy

Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE: Likely dates, holidays, and what to expect

The Kuwaiti government has also declared a public holiday from June 5 to 9, suspending work across all state bodies and public institutions

Eid Al Adha 2025: Qatar announces official holidays

The Emir of Qatar has approved the cabinet’s decision regarding the official holiday schedule

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Qatar Airways orders 160 Boeing twin-aisle jets during Trump visit

President Trump, along with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, witnessed the signing of a major deal between Boeing and Qatar Airways

Trump jets into Saudi, UAE and Qatar with trillion-dollar investment ambitions

Business leaders including Elon Musk, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser will also be on the trip

IMF trims 2025 Middle East, North Africa growth forecast to 2.6% as global risks mount

IMF trims 2025 MENA growth forecast to 2.6% as global risks mount

The MENA non-oil importers are now expected to see real GDP growth of 3.4 per cent in 2025, versus an earlier forecast of 3.6 per cent

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding arrears to World Bank

A joint initiative concerning Syria has been announced by Saudi Arabia and Qatar

INited Developer CEO Shane Eldstrom shares insights on Qatar retail

Insights: Is Qatar retail at a crossroads?

With a growing population, a well-connected award winning international airport, and an expanding hospitality sector, Qatar is well-positioned to sustain its retail and leisure momentum

Trump eyes visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar next month

The president said the trip will centre on securing more than $1tn in investment into the US economy

Hamad International Airport unveils new concourses, expands capacity

Hamad International Airport unveils new concourses, expands capacity

The unveiling of the new concourses marks the final stage of Hamad International Airport’s broader expansion

Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

Qatar govt to get AI boost amid deal with US tech outfit

The deal will allow Qatar’s government to adopt tools such as predictive analytics, automation and advanced data analysis in an effort to streamline operations

Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

The strategies are part of the Qatar Vision 2030 and seek to promote sustainable growth and boost the private sector’s contribution to the GDP

Qatar's trade surplus narrows to QR57.7bn in Q3 2024

Qatar’s trade surplus narrows to QR57.7bn in Q3 2024

While the trade surplus narrowed year-on-year, the growth in exports compared to the previous quarter highlights a resilient trade environment

Qatar vows to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law, FT reports

Qatar vows to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law, FT reports

Saad al-Kaabi, the chief executive of state-owned QatarEnergy, said the EU should thoroughly review the due diligence law

Qatar to invest $1.3bn in climate technology in Britain

Qatar plans to invest $1.3bn in climate technology in Britain

The investment is expected to create thousands of jobs and launch climate technology hubs in both countries