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Qatar’s sovereign fund gears up for substantial investments in Asia, US

Following other GCC countries, Qatar is now looking to secure deals in the US, and Asia. However, it did not leave its own market behind. Qatar’s national wealth fund is…

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Qatar’s expansion into European Union takes off under new air transport agreement

The agreement means that Qatar and the EU will enjoy less restrictive, free access to markets, opening the doors for Qatari businesses. Qatar has signed a Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement…

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Qatar’s fiscal deficit decrease boosts 2021 economic outlook

Various global agencies point towards a healthy economy for Qatar’s future Qatar’s fiscal deficit has reduced to 1% in 2021 from 2.3% in 2020 as the country’s economic activity bounces…

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Norway’s sovereign wealth fund dumps Saudi shares for Qatar stocks

The shift in the fund’s strategy, worth $1.3 trillion, shows a positive outlook and injects high hopes for the Qatari economy. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world,…

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Authorities aim to shutdown unregulated markets

The strategy will target unlicensed street vendors and marketplaces around Doha A push to shut down unregulated markets and street vendors across Doha by the end of 2020 was announced…

Another blow for Qatar, UAE as MSCI again declines to grant emerging market status

Another blow for Qatar, UAE as MSCI again declines to grant emerging market status The two Gulf countries have been anxious anticipating the upgrade from “frontier” market status. Both have…

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