What's significance of UAE's Sheikh Tahnoon third visit to Qatar in a year? Qatar and the UAE are strengthening ties with high-profile meetings and joint investments like the $20 billion Development Road Project. However, differing views on Gaza’s future could challenge their cooperation. United Arab Emirates
Qatar Airways suspends Iran, Lebanon flights, joining growing list of airlines Amid conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, few airlines are operating in and out of Tel Aviv, and fewer still in and out of Beirut and Tehran. Qatar
Qatar to vote on ditching legislative council elections as Gulf states balk at representative rule Qatar's first legislative council election was held in October 2021, a year before it hosted the FIFA World Cup, but the Gulf state now looks poised to roll back citizens' involvement in the legislative process. Qatar
Qatari emir in Germany to boost economic ties According to the German chancellery, Scholz will host the emir at Meseberg Castle, with the meeting focusing on deepening energy, trade and regional security ties. Qatar
Gulf sovereign investors unshaken by Middle East wars but opt for global markets United Arab Emirates
Analysis After Al Jazeera office closure, what's next for press freedom in Israel? By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
From Tehran to Doha, funeral-goers mourn Hamas' Haniyeh Mourners attended mass funeral processions for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh across the Middle East on Friday. Palestine
GCC’s renewable energy push pays off with Qatar, UAE taking lead Several Gulf states rank relatively high on the World Economic Forum (WEF) Energy Transition Index, reflecting their efforts to transition toward renewable energy and reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. Saudi Arabia
Qatar Airways sees annual profit climb by 39% to record $1.67B The Doha-based airline carried more than 40 million passengers over the 2023/2024 financial year, 26% more than over the previous year. Qatar
NVIDIA to deploy AI across Middle East amid increasing US-China tech tensions It was reported in August 2023 that Washington planned to curb exports of some AI microchips from NVIDIA, as well as from Advanced Micro Devices, beyond China to some unspecified Middle Eastern countries. Qatar
What's behind Taliban's decision to attend UN conference in Qatar? The attendance in and of itself signals progress and the possibility that the international community might find better ways to deal with the de facto rulers in Kabul. Qatar
RwandAir CEO says Qatar Airways could acquire 49% stake in July For the past five years, Qatar and Rwanda have been working on a deal that would see Qatar Airways take a 49% stake in RwandAir for an undisclosed fee. Qatar
Following Zelenskyy's visit, how can Qatar help Ukraine in Russia mediation? Ukraine has maintained cordial relations with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE amid the war with Russia, and the three Gulf states have all sought to play the role of mediator in the conflict. Qatar
Blinken to return to Middle East in diplomatic blitz to end Gaza war Washington's top diplomat heads to Israel, Egypt, Jordan and Qatar next week as the Biden administration pressures Hamas and Israel to agree to a last-ditch cease-fire proposal to end the war and defuse a volatile border escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel
In Turkey, Qatar defense chief says no plans to expel Hamas The Qatari minister’s remarks came in response to increasing reports that the Gulf state is considering shuttering Hamas’ political headquarters in Doha. Turkey
Invest Qatar sees big role for logistics sector, World Cup spurred investments The Gulf country ranks seventh globally in logistics competence in Agility's Emerging Markets Logistics Index as the Qatar Free Zones Authority brings in top companies in the sector. Qatar
Qatar National Bank says GCC banks have more liquidity than global rivals An executive at the Qatari lender said that Gulf countries will have to compete with the rest of the world for billions of dollars in equity to finance infrastructure projects, of which there is a higher demand than supply. Saudi Arabia