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Hungary ‘moving forward’ in talks for Qatar gas supply: PM

By entering into this agreement, Hungary aims to diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on a single supplier. Hungary and Qatar are solidifying their commitment by moving forward with…

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Anticipation builds as Qatar Economic Forum announces date for 2024 event

The last QEF took place between 23-25 May at the Fairmont and Raffles Hotels in Lusail and was attended by nine heads of states. The Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) is…

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TikTok CEO takes on AI technology at QEF

The company is facing the possibility of being blocked in US as it continues to expand using new AI technologies. TikTok CEO Shou Chew delivered a keynote address at the…

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Qatar to collaborate with Iraq for energy projects, minister says

QatarEnergy has already taken significant steps towards strengthening its presence in Iraq’s energy sector. Qatar is in talks with Iraq to take part in oil and gas explorations, a top…

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Qatar unbothered by oil prices as non-hydrocarbon sector grows: minister

The official also tapped into investments in Egypt and UBS. Qatar’s economy is unlikely to be impacted by changes in global oil prices due to growth from its non-hydrocarbon sector,…

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Qatar pledges 20% of its IMF reserve asset to support low income countries

The international entity said it provided financing to 96 countries. Qatar has pledged 20% of its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a bid to…

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Cultivated meat is the ‘missing piece in puzzle’ of fighting climate change

In 2021, the award winning businessman’s company secured $200 million funding led by QIA. Cultivated meat is the “missing piece of the puzzle” in the current global fight against climate…

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GCC ‘outperforming’ advanced economies, says Qatari finance minister

Qatar’s FDI this year, the report said Doha’s FDI recorded a 70% annual growth between 2019 and 2022. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is “outperforming many advanced economies” due to…

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PM calls for ‘global cooperation’ as annual Qatar Economic Forum kicks off

Qatar achieved a 9.9% growth in non-oil profits and 4.8% in the oil sector in the first quarter of 2022 alone. International cooperation is key to addressing critical issues striking…

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