Qatar
Middle East and North Africa face rising tax issues
Personal income tax take by regional governments is very weak due in part to the size of the informal economy
Middle EastArab normalisation with Syria may accelerate
Media reports are speculating on a possible Saudi invitation to the Syrian president to the Arab League summit in May
SyriaQatar will expand its LNG output at home and abroad
State-owned QatarEnergy is diversifying its domestic and foreign asset base and expanding sales markets
QatarQatar will follow an independent foreign policy
Qatar reiterated that it is unwilling to support the return of Syria to the Arab League
QatarAirspace control will benefit Qatar’s global profile
Qatar took over full responsibility for its own airspace from Bahrain yesterday
QatarEgypt will improve its regional ties
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly yesterday started an official visit to Qatar
EgyptGrey-listing would weaken Qatar’s financial reputation
The Financial Action Task Force raised concerns about Qatar’s actions to combat money laundering and terrorist financing
QatarGulf-US defence ties will improve
A meeting between the United States and Gulf Cooperation Council yesterday focused on defence cooperation
United States
