Qatar

Qatar’s Consumer Price Index drops by 0.34 percent in February 2024

CPI rose YoY by 2.70 percent compared to February 2023

Qatar’s real estate sector records deals worth $4.59 billion in 2023

Property ownership reforms and attractive mortgage loans drive growth

Qatari banking sector assets rise to $540 billion

Total loan book grew 2.5 percent in January 2024 compared to December 2023

Qatar Airways introduces Sama 2.0, world’s first AI cabin crew

While initially fluent in English, Sama 2.0 will expand her linguistic capabilities to include Arabic and other languages

Qatar’s non-energy business sector grows faster in February

PMI reveals sharper gains in output and employment in Qatar's non-energy sector

Qatar’s 2023 budget records surplus of $11.84 billion

Surplus directed towards debt reduction and central bank reserves

Qatar to invest $10.85 billion in French start-ups

The deal covers various sectors such as energy, artificial intelligence, health, and hospitality

Qatar Airways, Ooredoo forge strategic partnership for advanced hybrid multi-cloud environment

Deal aims to enhance customer experience, drive innovation and flexibility

QIA to invest $1 billion to support local and regional entrepreneurs

Fund aims to foster a thriving VC community, generate market-level commercial returns

Qatar to raise LNG production capacity to 142 Mtpa by 2030

This target represents a 85 percent increase compared to the current production levels

Qatar’s CPI declines by 1.3 percent in January 2024

Insights into Qatar's inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns

Qatar’s Islamic fintech market set to grow to $4 billion by 2027: Report

Qatar is home to 24 of the 417 identified Islamic fintech firms globally.

WGS 2024: Qatar’s public health chief named Best Minister

Dr. Hanan Al Kuwari is esteemed for her wide-ranging healthcare initiatives

WGS 2024: Mohammed bin Rashid meets Prime Minister of Qatar

Leaders highlight summit’s role in boosting regional and global cooperation at World Governments Summit.

Qatar’s economic growth normalizing: IMF report highlights resilience, favorable outlook

Expansion in LNG production and reforms to drive average growth of 5.5 percent

Qatar reports $5.13 bn trade balance surplus in December 2023

Year-on-year decrease but a monthly increase in foreign merchandise trade

Qatar Investment Authority, Ashmore Group launch $200 mn fund to attract foreign investors

QIA aims to enhance Qatar's financial resources while promoting economic diversification

Qatari LNG resumes Red Sea shipments despite tensions

LNG ships navigating around the Cape of Good Hope to reach Europe

India’s Petronet LNG to extend LNG deal with Qatar beyond 2028

Qatar continues global LNG dominance with strategic long-term agreements