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IMF, World Bank to raise $50 billion for Covid-19 vaccines in bid to end pandemic

World organisations, including WHO and IMF, are planning to invest in anti-Covid vaccines to help the world escape the pandemic. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are…

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IMF: Despite revenue drop, Qatar’s economy is in good shape

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: nkhairil79/Flickr Qatar is “well-positioned” to manage the impact that lower oil prices have had on its revenue, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.…

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News

IMF: Time for Qatar, GCC to rewrite ‘social contract’ with citizens

Qatar, like other countries in the region, has "maintained social cohesion" by redistributing some of the proceeds from its sale of oil and natural gas to residents through generous public services and artificially low prices for water, electricity and petrol.

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Business

Qatar’s finances to take hit from falling oil prices

The head of the International Monetary Fund told Gulf leaders this weekend that government subsidies on petrol, electricity and other goods must be cut to make up for a looming revenue shortfall from dropping oil prices.

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Business

IMF urges Qatar to operate more efficiently

In a bid to prevent construction bottlenecks and rising costs - and ensure that projects are delivered on time - the IMF has suggested Qatar set up a public investment management process for all its forthcoming construction projects.

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Business

IMF: Negative media attention could make Qatar a tough sell for expats

In a new report on Qatar, the global financial body forecasts strong growth in the coming years ahead, but also says the government risks overheating the economy with its aggressive push to diversify the country away from oil and gas.

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News

IMF: Qatar must create ‘credible budget’ – and stick to it

To protect itself from inflation and ensure its stability in the long run, Qatar must create a credible annual budget – and stick to it, a new report from the…

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IMF “pressuring” Qatar to introduce taxes

IMF “pressuring” Qatar to introduce taxes Reports the Peninsula newspaper: DOHA: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is putting pressure on Qatar to impose taxes but the country has been reluctant…

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