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Qatar ranked 2nd in GCC for transparency and anti-corruption

Qatar records a high rank in transparency and fighting corruption, according to global data. Transparency International released on Thursday its Corruption Perceptions Index 2020 (CPI), which saw Qatar score 63…

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Business

Fuel prices push up cost of living in Qatar – but not by much

The first Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the new year has shown a 1.2 percent increase compared to January 2016. That's the smallest rise in at least 12 months.

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Business

Qatar’s inflation slows to lowest rate in a year

In the past 12 months, prices have gone up in eight of the 12 categories used to take the temperature of the nation's economy. But on a positive note, those increases aren't as big as they used to be.

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News

Education, entertainment push Qatar’s cost of living up again

This was thanks largely to hikes in the cost of transport, which increased by 2.8 percent, and recreation and culture (up 2.4 percent).

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Business

Qatar ministry scraps monopoly on import of 35 food items

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) said yesterday that it was scrapping the import monopoly for 35 items, as part of a wider attempt to cut household costs, improve availability and open up the market to new suppliers.

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News

Surpassing UAE, Qatar ranked least corrupt country in MENA region

In the 21st annual edition of the Corruption Perception Index 2015, Qatar came in 22nd place out of 168 countries worldwide, up four spots from its position last year.

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Cost of living in Qatar forecast to be more steady in 2015

Rent increases in 2014 reached a high in October at 8.2 percent, before steadying. This year is set to be smoother, with QNB forecasting marginal increases by December.

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Life

Rising rents push up Qatar’s cost of living, despite food price drop

The Consumer Price Index rose 3 percent in October compared to the same month last year. This was mostly driven by ongoing hikes in residential property rents, despite a drop in food prices.

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Life

Rising rental rates push Qatar’s cost of living ahead of expectations

The cost of living in Qatar is expected to climb faster than in any other GCC nation this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.

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