Qatar

Energy crisis triggered by Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNG

LNG prices in the region more than doubled in the weeks after the start of the conflict

QatarEnergy's LNG production facilities, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, March 2, 2026.

Fitch signals downgrade risk for Qatar over post-Iran war security concerns

GLOBAL ratings agency Fitch on Monday placed Qatar’s “AA” sovereign rating on Rating Watch “Negative”, citing uncertainty over Qatar’s security environment post-Iran war.

QatarEnergy may have to declare force majeure on long-term contracts for LNG supplies bound for Italy, Belgium, South Korea and China.

Iran attack wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to 5 years: QatarEnergy CEO

The repairs will sideline 12.8 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually, says Saad al-Kaabi

Iranian women deliver iftar meal packages to the volunteer team, that helps people affected clean and restore homes after strikes in Teheran on Mar 18.

Europe and Japan ready to help stabilise energy prices and secure oil chokepoint

US President Donald Trump is considering sending more troops to the Middle East

The Laffan refinery primarily processes condensate into refined products, including aviation fuel.

Qatar says Iran attacked LNG hub; UAE shuts gas facilities

Ras Laffan is an energy-industry hub and hosts several international companies

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is weighing keeping up to 80 per cent of the 45-storey tower as offices after HSBC leaves in 2027.

Qatar's wealth fund shakes up London HSBC tower plans

The move was prompted by a global rebound in demand as companies mandate a return to the office

The timing of Trump’s plan offers Qatar a pathway to diplomatic rehabilitation after a period of strained relations, says the writer.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Qatar has much to gain from Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Regardless of the outcome, the emirate is poised to leverage its unique position to expand its influence

US President Donald Trump’s rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (pictured) was uncommon, as the US president has given the Israeli leader almost unstinting backing since returning to the Oval Office in January.

Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel’s strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he played no role in the attack by one close US ally aga...