Non-energy private sector companies continue to grow at strong pace in July
The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey data from Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) indicated a positive start for the second half of 2023. Growth rates for output, new orders, employment and purchasing increased, and the 12-month outlook remained firmly positive. The unfinished business continued to decline at a lower rate than in the first half […]
Qatar to host International LNG conference in 2026
Qatar will host the 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas “LNG 2026”, a preeminent world event in the LNG industry that showcases the continued growth and development of the sector worldwide. The hosting of this unique platform for the global LNG industry will coincide with the historic start-up of the North […]
Qatar visit an opportunity to bolster ties: Japanese PM
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has stressed the importance of his visit to Qatar on Tuesday as it is his first visit to the country since taking office as Prime Minister. The Japanese PM described the relations between the two countries as solid and having more potential for developing bilateral cooperation. In an […]
Higher oil prices help QSE gain 73 points
Tracking oil prices higher, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index rose by 73.14 points (0.72 percent) to close at 10, 254.22 points on Tuesday. A total of 187,961,004 shares were traded with a value of QR467,466,574.175 from 17132 transactions in all sectors. Of the listed companies, shares of 31 companies rose, while the prices […]
TotalEnergies Qatar strengthens partnership with Qatar Museums
TotalEnergies Qatar has signed an agreement with Qatar Museums to become a ‘Founding Family’ member of Dadu, the Children’s Museum of Qatar. This partnership further reinforces TotalEnergies’ ties with Qatar Museums, building upon the success of the Qatar-TotalEnergies playground at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). Dadu is the first institution of its kind in […]
Kaabi warns Europe of gas shortages in switch to renewables
Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy President and CEO of HE Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi has warned that ‘the worst is yet to come’ for Europe in terms of oil and gas shortages if the region didn’t have a ‘proper plan’ for a ‘mix of all energy sources’. Speaking during a panel […]
Qatar continues to enhance status as trusted international partner, source of energy: PM
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar is continuing to strengthen its position as a reliable international partner, source of energy, and destination for investments and tourism, in order to achieve its National Vision 2030, the most important of which is the […]
GWC energy services to change the region’s energy sector
Thanks to its geographical position and natural resources, Qatar is a critical player in the global energy market – and while the country grows and diversifies its economy, energy logistics will remain an essential component of its ongoing success. GWC Group is firmly established as the leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider in […]
Qatar to remain one of the largest LNG exporters globally, says S&P
Qatar is expected to remain one of the largest exporters of LNG globally, S&P Global Ratings has said in a report published recently. The report said, “Between 2025 and 2027, Qatar plans to increase Qatar’s LNG production capacity 64 percent, to 126 million tonnes per year from 77 million. The strategic pivot away from […]
QatarEnergy, partners enter Suriname offshore exploration
QatarEnergy has entered into two Production Sharing Contracts for Blocks 6 & 8 offshore of the Republic of Suriname, following successful bids, as previously announced in June 2021. Pursuant to the agreements, QatarEnergy will own a 20 percent working interest in both blocks, where licensing of the new 3D seismic and associated exploration activities […]