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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.
Qatar
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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...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
CFO Corner With QIA’s Niall Byrne: Remodeling Finance Function
Niall Byrne, chief financial officer of QIA (Qatar Investment Authority), the country’s wealth fund, discussed from Doha his two-year tenure...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Central Banker Report Cards 2024: Africa And The Middle East
Algeria Salah-Eddine Taleb: C+ Africa’s largest natural gas producer posted a 4.1% growth last year. The Bank of Algeria (BoA)...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Qatar Stock Market Aims To Boost Product Range And Liquidity
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) carried out its first domestic securities lending and borrowing (SLB) transaction in May as part...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Qatar’s Drive For Economic Diversification
In January, Qatar launched its third National Development Strategy, the final phase of its push to achieve its Qatar National...