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Given the government's drive to push Qatar's economy away from energy sector dependency, the news this week that Industries Qatar (IQ) had made profits of QR2.5bn ($687.3m) in its first full year of operations was broadly welcomed in Doha.
The news that newly arrived expatriate workers will soon be screened for contagious diseases has come despite the current strain on the national health service - and has reminded many of plans for its privatisation.
After the recent gathering in Doha of global gas players left a series of freshly inked contracts and important announcements, Qatar's bid to become the world gas sector capital took a major step forwards.
Local bankers have had a lot to smile about as the results season has brought a string of announcements regarding record profits.
There was a cast of big hitters present at the signing earlier this week of Shell's 10-year lease on a facility at the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP).
The news that non-Qataris will soon be able to invest in the Doha Securities Market (DSM) has stirred excitement among the country's expatriate population, who will now be able to invest in the state's economic growth.

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