FeaturedLogistics and CargoCPPI rankings: Qatar’s Hamad Port jumps into the world’s top eightInternational Finance Business DeskJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026 Since its inauguration in September 2017, Hamad Port has become a cornerstone of Qatar's economic and trade strategy... Read more
FeaturedTradingQatar’s maritime trade expands in May, maintains its upward courseInternational Finance Business DeskJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026 Qatar's ports handled cargoes more than 73,173 TEUs in May, representing a remarkable 44% month-on-month increase... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasChevron, Exxon expect windfall due to higher crude pricesIFM CorrespondentApril 13, 2026April 12, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 13, 2026April 12, 2026 Chevron is now expecting a USD 1.6 billion boost to USD 2.2 billion to its first-quarter upstream earnings versus the fourth quarter of 2025... Read more
FeaturedIslamic BankingQCB issues government Ijara Sukuk, maintains Qatar’s banking resilienceIFM CorrespondentApril 10, 2026April 9, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 10, 2026April 9, 2026 The industry's senior executives said that Qatar Central Bank would reduce the reserve requirement on deposits from 4.5% to 3.5%, releasing further liquidity into the system... Read more
BankingFeaturedQatar’s banking sector to remain robust in 2026: S&P Global RatingsIFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2026 S&P Global Ratings report noted that the government revenue and the non-hydrocarbon economy are expected to benefit from increased LNG production... Read more
FeaturedLogistics and CargoQatar’s Q3 2025 GDP grows 2.9% as logistics sector boomsIFM CorrespondentJanuary 5, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 5, 2026 Hamad Port has shifted from being primarily a national gateway to a regional logistics platform... Read more
FeaturedTransportSaudi Arabia, Qatar sign agreement for high-speed rail projectIFM CorrespondentDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025 The project will link King Salman International Airport in Saudi Arabia with Hamad International Airport in Qatar... Read more
EconomyFeaturedQatar, Uruguay sign pacts on investment, tax fronts to deepen economic tiesIFM CorrespondentDecember 15, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 15, 2025 Qatar hopes the deal will deepen bilateral relations and advance mutual interests... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingQatar ports witness record 60% cargo throughput increase in NovemberIFM CorrespondentDecember 2, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 2, 2025 Qatar expects to welcome 72 cruise calls this season, including 40 transit stops, 15 turnaround trips, and three maiden calls... Read more
BankingExclusiveFeaturedCBFS powers Qatar’s capital market growth: Shahnawaz RashidIFM CorrespondentJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Advancing Qatar’s financial landscape is a top priority at Commercial Bank Financial Services... Read more