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Qatar explores new logistics routes beyond Hormuz
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Supply chain disruptions have historically accelerated infrastructure investment and regional economic integration that might otherwise have taken decades to materialise. The reduction in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the Iran conflict proved no exception. Roughly 20% of global oil trade passes through the Strait each day, alongside a significant share of non-oil commodities,…

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Qatar advances hybrid defence industry partnerships
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Qatar is continuing to reorient its defence posture from a procurement-led model towards one that emphasises building sovereign industrial capabilities through partnerships with global firms. Recent regional security developments and the disruption associated with the 2026 conflict have highlighted the importance of resilient supply chains, operational readiness and access to advanced defence technologies,…

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Qatar expands solar, wind and waste power for energy goals
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The Qatar Renewable Energy Strategy (QNRES), launched in 2024, signals the government’s intention to increase its investment in electricity generation from renewable sources. Goals for QNRES include seeing renewables contribute 4 GW of power to the energy mix to account for 18% of total generation, reducing power generation costs by 15% and cutting CO₂ emissions by 27% by 2030. Qatar’s CO₂…

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Specialty insurance sector adapts to regional tensions
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The Iran conflict and its consequences for maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have laid bare structural weaknesses in global insurance markets that were present long before the first strikes. Within days of the outbreak of conflict in February 2026, war risk premium surged 500%, making transit economically unviable for most commercial operators. The world’s 12 major protection and indemnity…

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Qatar's Islamic finance sector embraces digital growth
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The development of digital finance is a pillar of Qatar’s medium-term development programme, the Third Financial Sector Strategic Strategy (FSS-3). Running from 2024-30, this roadmap seeks to boost financial technology (fintech) in general, while its cross-cutting emphasis on developing Islamic finance means the FSS-3 offers support for Islamic financial technology in particular. This governmental…

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Qatar's banking regulations shape traditional and digital finance
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Qatar’s conventional financial service providers are driving the adoption of digital banking services and mobile banking applications, underpinned by increasing customer demand for contactless payments and digital wallets amid high internet penetration and smartphone use. A regulatory framework for digital banks, introduced by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) in December 2024, establishes guidelines…

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Qatar's economic reforms strengthen investment climate
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Since the 2000s, Qatar’s investor proposition has evolved considerably as authorities have aligned foreign direct investment (FDI) policy, venture capital (VC) incentives and labour mobility to bolster private-sector confidence and accelerate growth. Efforts have ramped up in recent years and in early 2025 Qatar’s prime minister unveiled the target of attracting cumulative inward investment of…

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GCC-UK agreement to boost trade and supply chains
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The UK and GCC reached a landmark agreement in May 2026 with the conclusion of negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), bringing to a close four years of discussions that began in 2022. The accord, the first concluded between the GCC and a G7 economy, reflects the growing strategic importance of the relationship within both the UK’s post-Brexit trade agenda and the Gulf’s economic…
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Sheikha Maryam bint Khalifa Al Thani, CEO, Credit Bureau: Interview
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Interview: Sheikha Maryam bint Khalifa Al Thani, CEO, Qatar Credit Bureau, on building trust through data, expanding financial inclusion and creating a more resilient investment environment How can credit bureaus play a role in addressing financial challenges in emerging economies? AL THANI: Credit bureaus can play an important role in addressing financial challenges in emerging economies because…
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Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Qatar Chamber: Interview
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Interview: Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Qatar Chamber, on strengthening resilience strategies and accelerating diversification To what extent are businesses adapting their strategies in light of recent geopolitical volatility and the resulting shifts in trade patterns? SHEIKH KHALIFA: The latest regional developments have underscored the importance…