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Qatar, Spain launch €300 million joint investment fund

The fund will be managed by Spanish private equity firm Portobello Capital

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Qatar, Spain launch €300 million joint investment fund to back Spanish SMEs, green transition

Scientists warn FIFA over World Cup heat risks

Extreme weather is expected to play a part in player performance at the 2026 World Cup

The FIFA World Cup begins on June 11

Cargo ship from Abu Dhabi hit by drone near Qatar coast

Limited fire breaks out onboard vessel before crew brings situation under control

A view of Doha's skyline.

Gulf and Arab states condemn Iranian attacks on UAE

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar decry Iranian strikes, back UAE security measures

Regional allies slam Iran’s missile, drone attacks as breach of UAE sovereignty

US at capacity: Hormuz crisis squeezes LNG, prices up

Qatar disruption deepens crunch as no quick supply fix emerges

A two-month halt in LNG shipments from Qatar — one of the world’s largest suppliers — has triggered a sharp surge in prices across Europe and Asia, intensifying pressure on economies heavily reliant on imported gas for power, heating and industry.

International flights resume operations to Qatar

Qatar restores regular air services after disruption, says aviation authority

Qatar reopens skies as international carriers restart regular operations

Qatar resumes in-person learning across schools

The decision applies to government and private schools, kindergartens and nurseries

Doha skyline.

Kuwait condemns drone attacks, US warns vs Hormuz toll

Cautious optimism as the question of Lebanon still uncertain

Lebanese army soldiers secure the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building the day before in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood on April 9, 2026.

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel as truce 'violated'

Iran agrees to cease military action, safe Hormuz passage after US accepts 10‑point plan

First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet al-Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026.

Using emergency alert as ringtones risks legal action

Playing or sharing National Emergency Alert sounds in public or private is illegal

Qatar warns against using emergency alert tones as ringtones

Qatar offers loan deferrals amid regional unrest

The bank provides repo facilities and payment relief to maintain stability

Measures aim to ease financial pressure as Gulf states respond to Iran war fallout.

Saudi, Jordan, Qatar leaders meet amid regional unrest

Trilateral talks focus on Iran conflict risks to security, trade and energy supplies

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (left).

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