Qatar Attracts $3.4bn in FDI as Doha Builds Its Post-LNG Investment Story
Official investment data shows Qatar drew 373 FDI projects in 2025, generating more than 15,000 jobs as the country seeks to diversify its capital…
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US-Iran Technical Talks in Doha Put Hormuz at the Centre of the Peace Process
Negotiations hosted in Qatar are shifting from ceasefire language to the practical mechanics of maritime security, shipping access and energy flows.
Qatar Welcomes US-Iran MoU and Calls for Freedom of Navigation
Doha described the memorandum as a step towards sustainable peace and economic growth, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of implementation.
Qatar’s Mediation Model: What the US-Iran Process Reveals About Gulf Diplomacy
Doha’s role shows how access, confidentiality and economic credibility can allow a smaller state to influence negotiations between much larger powers.
Qatar Trains Public-Sector Project Managers in Artificial Intelligence
A government workshop is introducing employees to AI-assisted decision-making, productivity and collaboration.
New Rules Accelerate Growth of Qatar’s District-Cooling Sector
Regulatory changes are intended to support efficient cooling infrastructure and more sustainable urban development.
Qatar Civil Defence Controls Warehouse Fire in Al Wakrah
Emergency teams contained the incident as authorities assessed the site and any operational impact.
Ali Ibrahim Al Gharib Appointed CEO of Qatari Charitable Foundation
The leadership change comes as the foundation continues humanitarian and community programmes.
Qatar Urges Farmers to Intensify Monitoring for Red Palm Weevil
Agricultural authorities are focusing on early detection and control of a pest that can severely damage palm trees.
Disability-Rights Debate Shifts From Welfare to Equal Participation
A Qatar discussion highlighted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and a rights-based policy approach.