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His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to Her Excellency Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda

In a dramatic opening round of the fourth round of AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia edged past Indonesia 3–2 in Group B, while Qatar and Oman played

A Landmark Collaboration Between Two Global Financial Powerhouses The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, has announced a strategic partnership with Fiera Capital, a Canadian asset

Qatar’s fiscal performance in 2025 has entered a challenging phase. After years of steady surpluses, the nation reported budget deficits in both the first and second quarters, driven by higher spending and

Qatar’s non-energy (non-hydrocarbon) private sector sustained growth in September 2025, as business conditions improved across output, employment, and inventories, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The headline PMI slipped

A Rare Fiscal Shortfall In the first quarter of 2025, Qatar’s government reported a budget deficit of 0.5 billion Qatari riyals (about USD 133 million). This marks a rare shortfall for a

A Bold Move to Diversify the Economy Qatar has unveiled a bold new incentive programme valued at USD 1 billion through its investment promotion arm, Invest Qatar. The plan aims to boost

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Qatar Chamber have agreed to expand economic cooperation and accelerate private sector growth. Senior officials from both sides met in Sharjah to

In 2025, Qatar has posted budget deficits in both the first and second quarters, reversing three years of surpluses. The government’s rising expenditure and flat revenue growth have strained fiscal performance. During

In September 2025, Qatar’s non-energy private sector extended its growth momentum, marking the strongest quarter of the year so far. Data from S&P Global showed the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased slightly