Qatar hopes to increase the role of foreign direct investment as "one of the main drivers of economic development" over the medium and long term, said HE the Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed al-Thani.
Qatar has cut its planned spending on building healthcare facilities by about two-thirds this year following the drop in energy prices but expenditure on its World Cup-related projects should be unchanged, an official said.
Qatar Stock Exchange witnessed strong selling and its key index fell 196 points to settle at a tad above 9,800 levels, as speculation was rife over US Fed rate hike...
Saudi Arabia has raised domestic energy prices, including fuel prices, state news agency SPA said on its Twitter account on Monday.
