The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and Qatar have announced that the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final will return to Lusail City for a second consecutive year, taking place from December 10–12 , 2026 in partnership with Visit Qatar.
Countries striking side deals with Iran to secure oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are raising fresh concerns among Gulf exporters, as the lack of progress in US-Iran peace talks fuels fears that Tehran could entrench its new control over one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
Europe is increasing reliance on US LNG, projected to supply two-thirds of imports in 2026, potentially becoming the EU’s main and costliest gas source amid shifting global supply, according to Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
The Qatari Ministry of Defence has reported that a commercial cargo vessel in the country's territorial waters - northeast of Mesaieed Port- was targeted by a drone on Sunday morning.
Air India Express, India’s international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting April 30.
Ooredoo, a major telecom company, has announced a strong start to 2026, delivering higher profitability and solid earnings momentum in the first quarter.
Qatar Airways continues to reinstate its global network, announcing the return of daily flights to Bahrain (BAH) and Kozhikode (CCJ), starting May 1, 2026.
Qatar has introduced a package of measures aimed at supporting market stability and boosting investor confidence amid evolving regional conditions. Delivered through the nation’s foreign direct investment ecosystem, it will provide immediate financial and operational relief to the international business community.
Qatar has activated a comprehensive package of support measures to the country’s international business community designed to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence amid evolving regional conditions.
Qatari banks had strong capital and liquidity buffers, as well as provision coverage, before the Iran conflict, and asset-quality metrics were sound. But the country's banking sector operating environment could weaken under adverse scenarios for the Iran conflict, warned a top Fitch official.
