Qatar posted a budget deficit of 757 million riyals ($208 million) in the second quarter of 2025, as public spending rose 5.7% from the year-earlier period, the finance ministry said on Thursday.

"The flexibility and constructive approach shown by Israel in the negotiations are not matched by Hamas,” the official said. Israel has made "significant strides" in its efforts to reach a hostage deal;

US president has focused attention on the Gulf, visiting the region in first foreign policy trip of his second term.

UCC Holding has teamed up with COBOD to create desert-inspired, 3D-printed schools in Qatar, featuring dune-like wavy walls impossible with conventional construction.

The Pentagon has acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile hit Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in June during an Iranian attack after President Donald Trump downplayed the assault.

China Asset Management Co. said Qatar Holding LLC became its third-largest shareholder after acquiring a 10% stake, marking the latest instance of Middle Eastern capital flowing into the world’s second-largest economy.

Qatar pushes back on reports of $400M Boeing jet gift to Trump. Qatari officials have pushed back against the reports ahead of Trump’s visit . Oliver O'Connell. in New York, Paul Farrell.

The head of Qatar-backed investment fund Mayhoola on Friday denied an Italian newspaper report that suggested the fund and Gucci-owner Kering were considering selling their jointly owned fashion house Valentino.