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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…
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 Draws $3.4 Billion in FDI as Technology Projects Lead
Official investment-promotion data show Qatar attracting 373 FDI initiatives in 2025, with technology and greenfield projects central to its diversification strategy.
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 Begins Second Phase of Commercial Activity Classification Update
The automatic update covers companies whose registered activities correspond to more than one category under the Unified Economic Classification.
Qatar Stock Exchange Opens 0.8% Higher as All Sectors Advance
The index reached 10,544 points in early trading as the regional de-escalation framework improved risk appetite.
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.
HBKU Study Rethinks How Food-Delivery Couriers Should Be Positioned
Researchers found that strategic waiting locations may matter more than frequent movement across a city.
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 Earns Its First World Cup Point With a Late Equaliser
Boualem Khoukhi scored in stoppage time to secure a draw against Switzerland.
Qatar Civil Defence Controls Warehouse Fire in Al Wakrah
Emergency teams contained the incident as authorities assessed the site and any operational impact.