Qatar

GCC-listed companies attract $4.2 billion in foreign inflows in Q2 2025, highest since Q4 2022

Saudi Arabia led June inflows with $971 million, followed by the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar 

More than 4,000 benefit from Qatar’s tax exemptions worth $247 million, says tax authority

Initiative was launched to support business growth and national economic policies

Qatar real estate: Residential sales grow 13.2 percent in Q1 2025 as prices stabilize

Apartment capital values reached QAR10,420 per sq m, remained relatively stable for 12 months

Qatar Central Bank launches $1.4 billion in government bonds, sukuk with bank bids over $2.9 billion

Qatar's first green bond issuance launched in May, enhancing sustainability financing in the region 

Qatar reports $49.85 billion GDP growth driven by non-hydrocarbon activities in Q1 2025

Non-hydrocarbon economy contributed 63.6 percent to GDP, showcasing strong diversification efforts

Qatar Airways confirms service resumption to key destinations following lifting of airspace closures

Daily service to Damascus will restart on July 6, enhancing regional connectivity for travelers.

Qatar’s real estate trading volume surges over $131.9 million in one week on increased demand

Key municipalities driving sales included Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Wakrah, among others 

Qatar Airways resumes scheduled service in record time, says CEO

Within just 18 hours, scheduled operations had resumed, the CEO said

UAE President, Emir of Qatar meet in Doha to discuss strengthening bilateral ties

The UAE President visited Qatar to reinforce the deep-rooted ties between the two countries

QIA launches $200 million fund with Fiera Capital to support Qatar’s financial markets

Fund aims to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns by investing in equities listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange

How fiscal policy, increased public spending are shaping GCC economic resilience in 2025

Total public spending in GCC countries is projected to reach $542.1 billion in 2025 

Addleshaw Goddard strengthens Middle East operations with new office in ADGM

The move marks a significant milestone in Addleshaw Goddard's strategic growth across the Middle East

Qatar Airways reinstates flights as Qatar’s airspace reopens

Additional ground staff deployed at Hamad International Airport to assist affected passengers effectively 

Qatar Airways launches next-gen in-flight entertainment system with intelligent personalization on Boeing 777-9

The modular, digital-first approach ensures future scalability and innovation across the airline's fleet 

World Bank projects stronger medium-term growth across GCC economies

The GCC's rebound is expected to be fueled by the phasing out of OPEC+ oil production cuts and continued expansion in non-hydrocarbon sectors

Qatar accelerates electric mobility transition with ambitious EV strategy: PwC

Report highlighted plans to install over 1,000 charging stations by 2030, supporting future EV growth 

Oil-funded growth or true diversification? Key metrics to watch in the GCC

Gulf economies show strong non-oil growth in 2024, but key indicators highlight the depth and sustainability of diversification efforts

GCC dominates Dubai Chamber exports in Q1 2025 with AED 40.5 billion in trade

Markets across the Middle East (non-GCC) came in second, with exports and re-exports totaling AED 25 billion

Qatar posts 194 percent surge in GenAI enrollments, 55 percent growth in certificates: Report

Qatar now leads the Arab world in technology and data science skills, scoring 64 percent in each

Real estate trading volume in Qatar exceeds $250 million in week

The volume of real estate transactions in Qatar reached $27.3 million from June 1 to 5 

Qatar’s Islamic finance assets grow 4.1 percent YoY to $187.6 billion in 2024

Islamic banks accounted for 87.4 percent of total Islamic finance assets 

MWC25 Doha to kick off in November, drive Middle East’s digital transformation

Hosting MWC25 will help strengthen Qatar's role in digital collaboration and connect emerging technology ecosystems

Qatar leads MENA in public transport access with 91.7 percent coverage

UITP report highlights Qatar's public transport user experience, ranking alongside Amsterdam and Singapore.