Since 2004, foreigners have been allowed to purchase freehold and leasehold property in designated areas. Freehold properties may be acquired in the West Bay area and on the Pearl-Qatar and Barwa …
For Syria, Qatar’s $7 billion power plan hinges on fixing its grid
Qatar has pledged to help war-torn Syria rebuild, but its $7 billion plans for new power plants will mean little unless Damascus can stop armed gangs from looting power cables faster than the …
QSE makes 95 points gain despite uncertainties on regional bourses
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) witnessed higher than average demand, especially in the transport, industrials and telecom counters, as it closed 95 points higher this week, …
Qatar’s Budget Registers Deficit in Q1, First Since 2020
Osaka: Qatar, the world’s second-largest LNG exporter, recorded on Tuesday a budget deficit of 529 million riyals ($145.3 million) in the first quarter of 2025, marking the country’s first deficit …
In Qatar, CFOs Talk Regional Risks and Opportunities
Executives focus on rising costs, consumer spending and the dollar. Plus, Qatar Airways’ Duncan Naysmith talks about the airline’s latest plane purchases and the benefits of lower oil prices.
Buying Property in Qatar as a Foreigner
Who can buy property in Qatar? In 2020, the Qatari government launched several initiatives to promote and simplify real estate investment in the country. Law No. 22 of 2019 outlines the areas where …
Saudi Arabia’s Hurdles Reshape Mideast Financial Order
Bankers and business leaders are shifting more attention toward Saudi Arabia’s neighbors in the Gulf such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates as the kingdom grapples with lower oil prices and …
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to provide financial support to Syria’s state employees, Saudi foreign minister says
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said on Saturday that the kingdom will jointly offer with Qatar financial support to state employees in Syria.”The kingdom will provide …
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to provide financial support to Syria’s state employees, Saudi foreign minister says
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said on Saturday that the kingdom will jointly offer with Qatar financial support to state employees in Syria.”The kingdom will provide …
Saudi Arabia says it will jointly fund Syria state salaries with Qatar
Saudi and Qatari efforts aim to stabilise Syria by funding public-sector salaries and boosting economic recovery plans.