The recent visit to Qatar by the US energy secretary - and a string of contracts and inaugurations - have once again shown how serious the country is about becoming the world's leading source of...
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Economic Update | Energy Allies
22 Jul 2010
Economic Update | Here Come the Turks
22 Jul 2010
The arrival in Doha of a major trade delegation from Turkey this week demonstrated once again the growing attractiveness of the region to Istanbul-based investors.
Economic Update | Down at the Store
22 Jul 2010
With Eid just days away, Qatar's small shop owners are hoping that the usual boost in sales the holiday brings will help them out of a recent slump.
Economic Update | Gas Giants
22 Jul 2010
These are heady times for energy and construction in Qatar, as the two combine over some massive plant contracts.
Economic Update | Working Changes
22 Jul 2010
The sometimes thorny issue of labour relations has been back on the minds of many in Qatar recently, with strikes and calls for reform in the headlines.
Economic Update | Taking Stock
22 Jul 2010
After many of Qatar's companies published their first half results mid-August, the astonishing level of net profits revealed promptly sent the local bourse straight through the roof.