Category: Key Issues

Visit Qatar Launches ‘Winter in Qatar 2026’ Campaign

Doha: Visit Qatar has launched its new “Winter in Qatar 2026” marketing campaign, inviting travelers from across the GCC to experience the country’s vibrant winter season and dynamic calendar of events. According to Qatar News Agency, the campaign is set against a backdrop of desert adventures, cultural treasures, luxury escapes, and family-friendly attractions, positioning Qatar as the ultimate destination for

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QSE Index Closes Higher by 104.45 Points

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index experienced a positive close on Wednesday, rising by 104.45 points or 0.94 percent, to settle at 11,226.03 points. According to Qatar News Agency, the trading session saw the exchange of 243,650,118 shares, amounting to a total value of QR 587,614,626.399, conducted through 30,642 transactions spanning all sectors. During the session, 39 companies

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MOCI Hosts Delegation from Saudi Export Development Authority in Bilateral Meeting

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) hosted a trade delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, representing the Export Development Authority, on Wednesday to discuss enhancing cooperation in trade and investment. According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting included Assistant Undersecretary for Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ayed Manahi Al Qahtani, and Executive Vice

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EC Disburses EUR 250 Million to Jordan to Support Partnership, Boost Economy

Brussels: The European Commission (EC) announced Wednesday the disbursement of the first tranche of EUR 250 million of its Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) program to Jordan, as part of the fourth EUR 500 million assistance program. According to Qatar News Agency, the disbursement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the European Union (EU) and Jordan on Aug.

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MOCI Hosts Delegation from Saudi Export Development Authority in Bilateral Meeting

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) hosted a trade delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, representing the Export Development Authority, on Wednesday to discuss enhancing cooperation in trade and investment. According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting included Assistant Undersecretary for Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ayed Manahi Al Qahtani, and Executive Vice

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QNB Highlights Positive Global Economy Growth Despite Trade Disruptions

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) affirmed that the outlook for the global economy remains positive despite trade disruptions, noting that the world economy will largely remain resilient in the face of uncertainty and turbulence in global trade flows. According to Qatar News Agency, in its weekly report, the bank explained that at the start of this year, global economic forecasts

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Minister of Commerce Discusses Economic Cooperation with Azerbaijani Counterpart

Doha: HE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, met with HE Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mikayil Jabbarov, who is currently visiting the country. According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting focused on topics of mutual interest, with the aim of enhancing cooperation between Qatar and Azerbaijan in the commercial, investment,

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Baghdad International Energy Forum 2025 Kicks Off

Baghdad: Baghdad on Saturday embraced the International Energy Forum 2025, with the participation of energy ministers, officials from international organizations, as well as representatives of major global energy companies. According to Qatar News Agency, the forum primarily intends to forge international partnerships in advancing the Iraqi energy sector, attracting foreign and Arab investments to the Iraqi market, and elevating new

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