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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.
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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...

A damaged building, following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.

Oil advances as Israel’s strike in Qatar revives risk premium

[DOHA] Oil jumped after an Israeli attack in Qatar escalated the conflict in the Middle East, the source of about a third of the world’s supplies, increasing the geopolitical risk premium for crude.

An interception takes place after Iran's armed forces say they targeted The Al-Udeid base in a missile attack in Qatar, June 23, 2025.

Iran launches missiles at US bases in Qatar in retaliatory strike

IRAN fired missiles at a US air base in Qatar after promising it would respond “proportionately and decisively” to President Donald Trump’s weekend airstrikes on three of its nuclear facilities.

Unlike Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh – financial centres in their own right – Qatar is better known for its role as a careful mediator in tense geopolitical conflicts.

Qatar dangles perks in bid to build a Wall Street of its own

The country is now relying on a line-up of conferences and exhibitions to lure more families, medical tourists, and business travellers

The gift is the latest example of how Trump’s private and official business have mixed together during his second White House term.

US accepts Qatar luxury jet as Trump’s new Air Force One

The move fulfils the US president’s desire for a new presidential aircraft, after years of delays in the US government’s contract with the aerospace giant for new planes to serve that role

US President Donald Trump gestures as he exits his plane upon arriving at the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. Trump's decision to accept a luxury jet from Qatar is the latest in a barrage of ethical conflicts that opponents say have blurred the line between his public role and private business interests.

Qatari jet gift turns spotlight on Trump graft allegations

[WASHINGTON] Donald Trump vowed to be a dictator only on his first day back in office, but his critics say four months of corruption “bigger and more brazen” than in his scandal-plagued first term is ...

US President Donald Trump wants to burnish his credentials as a consummate dealmaker, while allaying concerns about the robustness of global alliances.

Trump’s Middle East trip has Qatar lining up major Boeing order

Middle East governments use the commitments to show their allegiance to the White House and curry favour with Trump

Jakarta has planned more than 20 energy projects worth around US$40 billion this year, Bahlil Lahadalia says in March, partly funded by Danantara.

Qatar to invest US$2 billion in Indonesia sovereign wealth fund

Prabowo is on a five-nation tour of the Middle East, visiting the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan to boost bilateral ties with the region