Qatar calendar aligns public and private school holidays, moves exams before National Day, and introduces well-being measures including additional Ramadan breaks
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Qatar refers 13 companies to prosecution over tax evasion in H1 2025
Qatar authorities clamping down on tax evasion with legal proceedings
Aviation
Qatar shuts airspace
Qatar authorities close airspace for safety of citizens, residents and visitors
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Qatar Airways signs agreement for Middle East’s first digital aircraft painting facility
The new facility will accommodate commercial, VIP, and military aircraft, with two widebody paint facilities and a multipurpose hangar for light maintenance activities
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Qatar’s economy to grow 6.5 per cent by 2027 on LNG expansion: World Bank
World Bank forecasts 6.5 per cent economic growth for Qatar by 2027, driven by LNG and non-oil sectors
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Qatar tax authority extends fine waiver until August 31
Qatar’s General Tax Authority extends its 100 per cent Financial Penalty Exemption Initiative
3D print
Qatar launches world’s largest 3D-printed construction project with new schools
UCC Holding and Ashghal begin 3D-printing new schools in Qatar
digital economy
Qatar unveils $1bn investment incentives package to boost economic diversification
Qatar’s new incentive scheme offers financial support to both local and international investors in priority growth sectors
Abu Dhabi
Lure of the Middle East: UBS, JPMorgan Chase to ramp up operations
UBS planning to open a new office in Abu Dhabi, while Ashmore chooses Qatar; JPMorgan to go on a hiring spree in the region
Donald Trump
Donald Trump in Qatar: US President announces $1.2tn economic exchange
President Donald Trump reveals $1.2tn spending agreements with Qatar and US companies
Aviation
GE Aerospace, Qatar Airways strike record engine deal during Trump visit
GE Aerospace secures massive engine deal with Qatar Airways, supplying GE9X and GEnx units to power 777-9 and 787 aircraft
Boeing
Qatar Airways to become Middle East’s largest 787 operator with Boeing mega-deal
Qatar Airways’ record-breaking deal includes 787 Dreamliners and 777-9s, marking Boeing’s largest widebody order
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Qatar boosts recruitment services for graduates
Qatar’s Ministry of Labour launches graduate recruitment service for universities
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Qatar real estate market attracts global investors as Doha emerges as wealth hub, report Knight Frank
The residential sector shows continued strength in prime locations, with total residential sales in Qatar reaching $3.2bn last year
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Qatar welcomed over 1.5m tourists in Q1 as GCC and Europe lead visitors
Qatar tourism is thriving at the start of 2025, Eid Al Fitr attracts visitors
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar clear Syria’s $15mn World Bank debt: Report
This financial intervention will allow the World Bank to resume operations in Syria after a 14-year suspension of activities