Features
Qatar: A New World Capital For Wealth?
Qatar’s LNG-driven prosperity is reshaping both its domestic eco-nomy and its international footprint.
Qatar
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Executive Interviews
Qatar: Evolving Dynamics
Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa, Group CEO of Qatar National Bank, speaks with Global Finance about the bank’s international strategy and the opportunities shaping QNB’s next phase of growth.
Executive Interviews
Qatar: Doha Bank’s Dimitrios Kokosioulis On Banks’ Capital-Light Strategy
Dimitrios Kokosioulis, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Doha Bank, one of Qatar’s leading commercial banks and digital banking pioneer, speaks with Global Finance about the bank’s partnership with digital payment solution Paytabs to support SMEs and e-commerce platforms.
Features
Qatar: LNG Riches Fuel Wider Expansion
Qatar’s financial sector is powering up for the next liquified natural gas boom. But other fast-growing sectors are looking to benefit from the new wealth inflow as well.
Data
Richest Countries in the World 2025
Many of the world’s richest countries are also the world’s smallest: the pandemic, the global economic slowdown and geopolitical turmoil have barely made a dent in their huge wealth.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Green Flag For MENA Sports Investment
As part of their diversification and job-creation efforts, MENA states are turning themselves into a new global hub of professional...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Sustained Growth In MENA Despite Turmoil
Conflict aside, the Middle East is anticipating a period of economic growth. Here are some of the trends shaping the...
Qatar
Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about Qatar economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of Qatar best banks and safest banks are also available.
Country Report
Qatar: Bold Leap Into New Technologies
The world’s biggest exporter of liquified natural gas leverages innovation to pursue diversified growth. Qatar is a destination that usually...
Country Report
Qatar Debt Capital Markets Gain Traction
Expanding issuance draws global investors with a variety of bond structures, sukuk, sustainable finance, and favorable regulation. Qatar is looking...
Award Ceremonies and Events
Digital Bank Awards 2024: Interview With Sheikh Abdulraham Al Thani
Global Finance’s transaction banking editor Gilly Wright had the pleasure of speaking with Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Thani, Group CEO of...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Factsheet: QIA’s Key Investments
The QIA (Qatar Investment Authority) is the wealth manager of the State of Qatar. It was established in 2005 with...