Qatar

Miscellaneous

Qatar has enough food stocks for 18 months, says minister

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

Qatar has strengthened its strategic food security and the reserves are sufficient to cover the country's needs for 18 months, said Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.

Media & Promotion

Qatar announces fire in industrial area after missile interception

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday that Civil Defence responded to a minor fire in the industrial area caused by debris falling after a missile was intercepted.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Middle East credit outlook for 2026 stable despite lower oil: S&P

Sat, 07 Feb 2026

The 2026 sovereign credit outlook for the Middle East region is stable thanks to the continued economic and credit resilience despite elevated geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices, said a S&P report, adding that the average regional growth is set to accelerate slightly to about 3.5%.

Finance & Capital Market

Qatar CEOs align AI, investment with national priorities

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

Nearly all CEOs in Qatar expect the economy to improve over the next year, with 97% expressing confidence in domestic growth, according to PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

IHG to launch Kimpton luxury brand in Qatar

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, a 283-key luxury lifestyle hotel set to open in mid-2026 in the heart of Qatar’s capital. Located in a vibrant downtown area near major business districts and cultural attractions, the hotel will cater to both business and leisure travellers.

Energy, Oil & Gas

JERA renews MoU with Nebras Energy on power generation technologies

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Japan's JERA Co has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a partnership in power generation technologies with Nebras Energy (rebranded from Qatar Electricity & Water Company).

Construction & Real Estate

Msheireb, Honeywell in deal to power GenNext Smart City in Qatar

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Leading Qatari developer Msheireb Properties has forged a strategic partnership with key telecom group Ooredoo and global automation giant Honeywell to help power its GenNext smart city - Msheireb Downtown Doha. The agreement also includes five years of managed services.

Energy, Oil & Gas

McDermott secures contract for Qatar offshore decommissioning project

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

McDermott has secured a decommissioning definition engineering contract from QatarEnergy for Qatar’s first offshore decommissioning project, developing technical and commercial frameworks and conducting studies to enable the safe, systematic removal of 27 aging offshore platforms.

Finance & Capital Market

Qatar's inward FDI rises 7% to $43bn; outward FDI tops $55.9bn

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Qatar's inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased 7% at the end of Q3 2025 compared to Q2 2025, reaching approximately QAR157 billion ($43.26 billion).

Energy, Oil & Gas

Invest Qatar, EnergyX to establish global command centre in Qatar

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Invest Qatar has partnered with EnergyX to support its expansion in the country. The agreement will establish EnergyX’s global command centre and international headquarters in Qatar, positioning the nation as a strategic hub for deep technology, AI operations, manufacturing, and global exports.