While the Qatar Investment Authority has previously done deals in the city state, a local base will help bolster its presence in the Southeast Asian nation and beyond
qatar economy
Akbar Al Baker
Qatar says it plans to add 105 hotels ahead of World Cup 2022
Qatar Tourism chairman says continuing to expand our tourism offer to ensure all guests have options according to their budget and needs
bond market
Qatar may sit out Gulf debt binge as oil prices boost finances
Acting finance minister and the Minister of Commerce and Industry tells Qatar Economic Forum country will wait for ‘the right time to go ahead’ with the introduction of VAT
FIFA World Cup
Qatar sees $20 billion bump to economy from soccer world cup
Qatar is trying to use the tournament to showcase its rapid expansion from a small pearl-diving enclave to Gulf metropolis and transit hub
Ease of Doing Business
How the UAE economy’s competitiveness compares globally after Covid shock
Sheikh Mohammed hails the performance of the UAE economy which ranks in the global top 10 for competitiveness
fifa world cup 2022
Ruler says Qatar is ready to host World Cup despite pandemic challenge
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar’s preparations for 2022 World Cup are nearing completion
Ali Sharif Al-Emadi
Qatar orders arrest of finance minister Ali Sharif Al-Emadi
Qatar’s prosecutor to question minister over alleged abuse of power and misuse of public funds
100% foreign ownership
Qatar stocks rise on plans to allow full foreign ownership
The cabinet approved a draft law that will allow overseas investors to own up to 100 percent of listed companies
Diplomatic relations
Qatar deal impact on Gulf economy ‘should not be overstated’
Leading economist says major gains are likely for Qatar’s economy but are likely to be relatively slow to accumulate in the wider region