Economy
UNCTAD opens Doha forum as investment gaps widen for developing economies
The UN agency says H1 investment value rose, while projects and cross-border deals fell; developing-country investment in key sectors dropped more than 25%.
NEWSVERUM / Global briefing
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Technology
Qatar quality conference to focus on AI and customer service
The conference announced on 20 October is scheduled for 12 November in Doha.
Infrastructure
Qatar customs officials train on electronic ATA Carnets
The programme covered digital procedures for temporary admission and re-export documents.
Finance
Qatar stock index closes 2% lower on October 18
The index ended at 8,633.57 points as approximately QR320.6 million of shares traded in 30,400 transactions.
Economy
Qatar property sales reached QAR 696.5 million in week 42
Aqarat reported 131 sale contracts worth QAR 696.5 million for October 11–17.
Society
Qatar zakat aid reached 2,934 families in third quarter
The Awqaf Ministry said it distributed QAR 91.38 million in assistance during Q3 2026.
Environment
Qatar campaign reports 5,000 seeds and 300 wild seedlings at Al Suwairiyat
The environment ministry’s campaign aims to support native vegetation ahead of the rainy season.
Technology
Qatar University, MCIT and Scale AI agree to develop advising platform
The signed agreement covers development of an AI-supported National Co-Advisor platform for student guidance.
Business
Qatar named co-chair of Arab Competition Network M&A working group
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s competition department received the role at a virtual executive council meeting.
Economy
Qatar Stock Exchange ends week down 2.17%
QNA’s 15 October report says the Qatar Stock Exchange index fell 2.17% over the week, its fifth consecutive weekly loss. A separate session report puts Thursday’s close at 8,810.17 points, down 120.96 points on the day; weekly and daily changes cover different periods.
Technology
Qatar launches its 2026 digital inclusion survey
Qatar’s communications and information technology ministry has launched its 2026 survey of citizens’ and residents’ access to and use of digital services. A ministry statement carried by QNA on 15 October says it will inform the second edition of the national digital inclusion index report.
Technology
Ooredoo Qatar launches the country's first 5G+ mobile network
The company said on 15 October that the service is commercially available through mobile broadband in areas covered by 5G+.