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• [New] The outlook for liquefied natural gas remains positive, with new facilities expected to attract greater investment in Canada, Qatar, and the U.S. NenPower
• [New] The use of critical emerging technologies such as AI is perceived to be critical for the future development of Qatar, its rapidly adoption aims to fulfil the national development goals established in Qatar's National Vision 2030. Roza.Pace@trade.gov
• [New] For the R&D phase of AI, the Qatar guidelines emphasise the importance of accountability by encouraging developers to anticipate and mitigate risks associated with outcomes that might harm patients to help reduce potential harms and resultant liability exposure. Nature
• Qatar and Saudi Arabia will provide Syria with financial support for Syrian public sector salaries. Institute for the Study of War
• Qatar Insurance Company has unveiled a personal cyber insurance product designed to mitigate financial exposure for individuals in Qatar facing online threats. Insurance Business
• In Qatar, where educational innovation aligns with the National Vision 2030, GCE is being integrated into the national curricula alongside Education for Sustainable Development. IGSDA
• Iran has improved its relations with all three Arab Gulf states where Trump will make a stop this week - Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Middle East Institute
• The ambitious Gulf Railway Project with a construction budget of USD 250 billion, is expected to connect six Gulf countries, such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Oman, and Bahrain, with a 2,177 km rail network. Next Move Strategy Consulting
• The S&P 500 Index rose firmly last week as risk-on sentiment continued to solidify, helped by pledges from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to complete large trade agreements with the USA. DailyForex
• With the addition of the new Boeing aircraft, Qatar Airways will be better equipped to meet the growing demand for air travel and continue its reputation as a global leader in aviation. Travel And Tour World
• Syrian Salaries: A Qatari-backed initiative will provide Syria with civil sector salary support after the US Treasury Department reportedly granted Qatar a sanctions exemption. Institute for the Study of War
• Liquefied natural gas: We expect to surpass 40 million metric tons of LNG sales per year by 2030 with large-scale projects in the United States, Papua New Guinea, Mozambique, and Qatar. ExxonMobil
• Rather than engaging Hamas directly, the United States could apply maximum pressure on Qatar through financial sanctions and legal measures targeting state sponsors of terrorism. Israel Behind the News
• Significant growth in LNG supply will come from Qatar and the U.S. BIC Magazine
• Qatar, Singapore, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States Region 2 have emerged as frontrunners, securing spots in the top 10 for cyber risk quality. Risk & Insurance
• The Yemeni Houthi fighters have warned Arab states to be wary of any agreements with U.S. President Donald Trump as he visits the Middle East-Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar-saying the United States has a consistent pattern of discarding its allies when circumstances change. Counter Extremism Project
• Increased natural gas production in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE and Oman will boost their economic growth in the medium term, the International Monetary Fund has predicted. AGBI
• The ambitious GCC Railway project which aims to connect Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait by 2030 has moved a step closer to reality, signalling good news for tourism. Connecting Travel
• In the coming years, global LNG supplies are projected to increase considerably, due not only to Qatar's North Field expansion, but also to growth by other producers. Middle East Council on Global Affairs
• Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait are expected to experience rapid growth in autonomous vehicle adoption due to their expanding infrastructure projects and large-scale investments in sectors like construction and oil & gas. Credence Research
• Fasting hours during Ramadan 2025 are expected to vary between 13 and 14 hours across Arab countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait. Egyptian Streets
• All six Gulf Cooperation Council nations namely Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman will only pay 10% tariffs. investing.com
• Countries in the Middle East - such as the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia - may find promising opportunities in Islamic finance. FinExtra

Last updated: 13 June 2025