Qatar

How fiscal policy, increased public spending are shaping GCC economic resilience in 2025

Total public spending in GCC countries is projected to reach $542.1 billion in 2025 

Addleshaw Goddard strengthens Middle East operations with new office in ADGM

The move marks a significant milestone in Addleshaw Goddard's strategic growth across the Middle East

Qatar Airways reinstates flights as Qatar’s airspace reopen 

Additional ground staff deployed at Hamad International Airport to assist affected passengers effectively 

Qatar Airways launches next-gen in-flight entertainment system with intelligent personalization on Boeing 777-9

The modular, digital-first approach ensures future scalability and innovation across the airline's fleet 

World Bank projects stronger medium-term growth across GCC economies

The GCC's rebound is expected to be fueled by the phasing out of OPEC+ oil production cuts and continued expansion in non-hydrocarbon sectors

Qatar accelerates electric mobility transition with ambitious EV strategy: PwC

Report highlighted plans to install over 1,000 charging stations by 2030, supporting future EV growth 

Oil-funded growth or true diversification? Key metrics to watch in the GCC

Gulf economies show strong non-oil growth in 2024, but key indicators highlight the depth and sustainability of diversification efforts

GCC dominates Dubai Chamber exports in Q1 2025 with AED 40.5 billion in trade

Markets across the Middle East (non-GCC) came in second, with exports and re-exports totaling AED 25 billion

Qatar posts 194 percent surge in GenAI enrollments, 55 percent growth in certificates: Report

Qatar now leads the Arab world in technology and data science skills, scoring 64 percent in each

Real estate trading volume in Qatar exceeds $250 million in week

The volume of real estate transactions in Qatar reached $27.3 million from June 1 to 5 

Qatar’s Islamic finance assets grow 4.1 percent YoY to $187.6 billion in 2024

Islamic banks accounted for 87.4 percent of total Islamic finance assets 

MWC25 Doha to kick off in November, drive Middle East’s digital transformation

Hosting MWC25 will help strengthen Qatar's role in digital collaboration and connect emerging technology ecosystems

Qatar leads MENA in public transport access with 91.7 percent coverage

UITP report highlights Qatar's public transport user experience, ranking alongside Amsterdam and Singapore.

Qatar and Kuwait sign agreement to avoid double taxation, promote investment

The deal establishes a legal framework for tax treaties to eliminate double taxation instances 

Qatar’s debt capital market to exceed $150 billion in medium term, says Fitch

Market expanded by 8 percent to $131.8 billion outstanding, dominated by the sovereign at nearly 60 percent

Qatar’s UCC Holding inks $7 billion deal with Syria to build five power plants

Qatar-led projects are expected to provide over 50 percent of Syria’s electricity needs

Qatar real estate: Trading volume exceeds $226.85 million in week

Sales activity concentrated in Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Doha, and other key municipalities

Eid al-Adha 2025 in Qatar: Holiday to extend from June 5 to June 9

Qatar's Eid holiday will extend from June 5 to June 9, giving residents a 5-day break from work

Qatar real estate: Trading volume exceeds $161.8 million in week

Residential unit sales during the same period amounted to $15.7 million showcasing demand

Qatar partners with Microsoft to launch AI-powered virtual assistants for improved government services

Smart Assistant streamlines processes by providing immediate responses and guidance without direct staff interaction

Qatar tourism contributes $15.1 billion to GDP in 2024 with 12 percent 2030 target

International visitors spent nearly $11 billion, with a 25 percent increase in arrivals noted

Qatar launches $1 billion incentives program to drive gloval investment, innovation

The program offers financial support covering up to 40 percent of eligible local investment expenses over five years

Eid al-Adha 2025: Qatar announces five-day holiday

The official holiday will extend from Dhu al-Hijjah 9 to 13, according to a recent cabinet decision