Tehran warns it will attack American military installations across the Gulf if Washington intervenes as death toll from protest crackdown reaches 2,600 and Trump weighs military response
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AirlineRatings.com
World’s safest airlines 2026: Etihad, Emirates and Qatar in top five
Airline Ratings names Etihad world’s safest full-service airline for 2026, citing a young fleet, low incident rates and strong turbulence safety
Artificial intelligence
Qatar steps into US-led technology alliance with Pax Silica signing
The move enhances bilateral cooperation in advanced technologies and supply chain security
Artificial intelligence
UAE and Qatar to join US-led ‘Pax Silica’, an effort to bolster technology supply chain
It seeks to safeguard the full tech supply chain, including critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, computing and data infrastructure
Lebanon
Lebanon to sign gas exploration deal on Friday, cabinet says
Lebanon will sign a gas exploration agreement with a consortium including QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies and Italy’s Eni,
Doha
Rosewood Doha officially opens its doors with spectacle-filled launch
The Doha opening builds on Rosewood’s existing presence in Abu Dhabi and comes as the group steps up its regional ambitions
private schools
New licensing system cuts costs for Qatar’s private schools
Digitised licensing framework has reduced renewal expenses by nearly 80%, according to the education ministry
Qatar
Qatar real estate transactions hit QAR657m in a week
Sales contracts and residential unit transactions lifted Qatar’s total real estate transaction value to around QAR657 million between 21 and 25 December, official data showed
Qatar
New Legal and Judicial Journal highlights key fatwas and court guidance in Qatar
The Justice Ministry’s publication focuses on employee disputes, public law and evolving legal frameworks
economic outlook
Qatar’s non-oil activities jump 4.4% as GDP grows 2.9% for Q3
As per the National Planning Council, construction (9.1%) was the fastest-growing sector, followed by wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles
economic outlook
QNB says end-of-year growth recovery shows the resilience of major economies
Report examines factors that contributed to the recovery of growth forecasts for the world’s three major economies – the USA, China, and the Euro area
Connectivity
High-speed electric rail to connect Saudi Arabia and Qatar after Cabinet approval
The project is set to transform cross-border travel and economic ties in the Gulf
Helium
QatarEnergy signs 15-year deal to supply helium to Uniper Global
The SPA is for 70 million cubic feet per annum of helium, to be supplied from its facilities in Ras Laffan
Doha
Qatar suspends maritime navigation in Doha waters for National Day
Temporary ban on boat movements and vessel leasing aims to support public safety during celebrations
Egypt
Egyptian Minister seeks investments from Qatar to double in his country
Both countries are capable of doubling current investments by putting in place joint mechanisms, says minister El Khatib
football
Qatar Sports Investments set to take over KAS Eupen FC
Deal will see Belgian side KAS Eupen absorbed into QSI’s expanding multi-club portfolio as the investment group strengthens its presence in European football
Humanitarian
Qatar signs QR2bn in global aid deals at Doha Forum
New agreements will fund health, education, food security and climate resilience projects reaching more than 4.7 million people worldwide
