Qatar
Debt issuance will be strong in the Gulf states
Government related debt issuance in the Gulf states has been strong in 2024, led by Saudi Arabia
Gulf statesMediation by the Gulf states will increase
Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are increasingly mediating in regional and global conflicts
Gulf statesQatar will act as a balancing actor within the GCC
The exchange of ambassadors with Bahrain marks the end of the GCC boycott of Qatar
QatarQatar-US ties could strengthen despite Hamas relations
Qatar-US relations could strengthen despite Doha's close ties with Hamas
QatarDoha will hedge against LNG dependence
Healthy finances are enabling Qatar to resume investments in the oil sector
QatarQatar and Turkey will defend their Hamas ties
The Gaza war is spotlighting Doha's and Ankara's long-standing relations with Hamas
QatarQatar’s diversification plans will lag regional rivals
Qatar’s attempts to diversify its economy and build a non-gas private sector have been impeded by its gas dependency
QatarQatar will prioritise US and Asian investments
The Qatar Investment Authority is aggressively building its portfolio of foreign assets
QatarGulf states’ non-oil growth will depend on oil income
The Gulf states are attempting to diversify their economies by building up their non-oil private sectors
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