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Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so

Throwing more than $5 billion at a divisive new tour and walking away after five seasons does not look like good business, but LIV Golf wasn't all bad news for Saudi Arabia. Oil-funded LIV, which poached top stars and…

QFZ reinforces investor support measures for business continuity

Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting investors and enabling business continuity throughout its ecosystem, as part of Qatar's coordinated national response to ongoing regional…

UAE's Opec exit seeks to hit Saudi Arabia where it hurts

UAE's Opec exit seeks to hit Saudi Arabia where it hurts Submitted by Mohamad Elmasry on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 10:12 Diverging alignments over Israel and the war on Iran are driving a deeper rift, as Abu Dhabi uses oil…

Israel to pour $730m into propaganda as Gaza genocide, Iran war turns it into pariah

Israel to pour $730m into propaganda as Gaza genocide, Iran war turns it into pariah Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 09:04 Spending surge comes as global reputation plummets and scrutiny grows over…

Iran’s Monthslong Internet Shutdown Is Crushing Businesses in an Already Battered Economy

Malaysia, Qatar eye gateway role to drive mutual growth: Envoy

Malaysia and Qatar are exploring deeper strategic alignment beyond energy and diplomacy to encompass investment, digital infrastructure, and economic diversification, amid shifts in global trade patterns and…

Trump, Fox News praise UAE decision to leave Opec

Trump, Fox News praise UAE decision to leave Opec Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 04/30/2026 - 17:57 Fox News analyst says Saudi Arabia will no longer be able to 'control' UAE, as Trump celebrates its departure from the…

US-Israel intervention frees Israeli-Turkish citizen held for serving in Israeli army

US-Israel intervention frees Israeli-Turkish citizen held for serving in Israeli army Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:29 Jessica Bachar left Turkey in what Israeli media branded a 'covert operation'…

Saudi Arabia to pull investment from LIV Golf tour

Saudi Arabia to pull investment from LIV Golf tour Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 04/30/2026 - 11:20 Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund to stop funding breakaway competition, as major projects continue to be scaled back…

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in West Bank raid

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in West Bank raid Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 04/30/2026 - 11:49 Medics say 16-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen by troops Mourners carry the body of 16-year-old Palestinian…

Mannai Corporation revenues jump 29% to QR1.3bn in Q1

Mannai Corporation has reported revenues ofQR1.3bn in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, representing a year-on-year 29% increase. Gross profit rose by 8.1% to QR188mn in the review period. The group earnings before…

Inside SpaceX’s IPO: Elon Musk’s most ambitious plan yet

In the days after the PayPal IPO in 2002, Elon Musk and company executives gathered to celebrate. But while others socialised, Musk was hunched over an old ‌Soviet rocket manual and already planning his next venture:…

QFC introduces targeted measures to support firms' operations and business continuity

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has introduced a targeted package of measures to assist its firms and ensure business continuity, amid evolving regional developments.The measures form part of the national package…

Apple to add Siri AI mode to iPhone camera app in iOS 27

Apple Inc. is planning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the iPhone’s camera app by adding a new Siri mode alongside existing photo and video options in its upcoming iOS 27 operating system, Bloomberg…

Europe’s energy crisis response avoids curbs on consumption, for now

As the energy shock from the Iran war deepens, countries around the world from Australia to Egypt are looking to conserve fuel, be it through encouraging more remote work, limiting air travel, or promoting public…

Qatar’s Islamic banking expertise a valuable pathway for Uzbekistan

The Islamic financial system began its development in the early 1970s, and by 2026 the value of global Islamic financial market assets reached $6tn. According to the Annual State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE)…

Dibsy brings AI-powered payment intelligence to Qatar merchants

Qatar’s digital payments landscape is seeing a new shift as merchants increasingly struggle to make sense of failed transactions, unclear decline codes, and fragmented customer communication — challenges that cost…

Boeing out-delivers Airbus in first quarter

The first quarter of 2026 produced a striking inversion at the top of commercial aviation. Airbus, the world’s largest planemaker by backlog and the industry’s dominant force for the better part of a decade, delivered…

TotalEnergies Q1 profits surge amid Middle East war

French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Wednesday net profit rose 51% in the first quarter to $5.8bn, boosted by higher oil prices linked to the war in the Middle East, drawing criticism from climate groups. Growth…

Cabinet okays draft laws on real estate leases

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani chaired the Cabinet’s regular meeting yesterday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the session, HE the Minister of…