Latest news from Doha.
The S&P 500 climbed 1.71% and Bitcoin jumped 6.66% overnight, yet a sharp drop in crude and gold's run to record heights tell a more complicated story for Doha-based investors.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A volatile mid-2026 is squeezing Doha households on multiple fronts — from import costs to mortgage rates and savings returns — just as global assets send contradictory signals.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
Wall Street's Friday surge looks bullish on the surface, but the simultaneous rally in gold and collapse in oil points to a global mood that is anything but straightforward.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
WTI crude fell 2.78% to $68.78 a barrel on Friday as gold hit $4,187 an ounce, a divergence that carries real consequences for Qatar's energy revenues, equity valuations and household purchasing power.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A dramatic split in global markets on July 4 is reshaping the real cost of living, savings and portfolios for everyday residents in Qatar.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A dramatic July 4 market session, with gold up more than four percent and crude oil down sharply, is rewriting the cost calculus for Qatar-based businesses and the families who work for them.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A sharp divergence between surging safe-haven assets and falling oil prices on July 4 draws a clear map of the risks and opportunities facing Qatar-based portfolios.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A confluence of rising global markets, a weakening dollar and volatile oil prices is reshaping the personal finance calculus for expats and Qataris alike in mid-2026.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
New visa reforms and educational partnerships reshape how Doha residents navigate global mobility and skills development.
Federal4 July 20263 min read
A new market shift puts buyers ahead in Abu Hamour and Al Thumama as rents outpace mortgage costs.
Property4 July 20263 min read
Qatari renters face higher rates than their regional neighbours while homebuyers weigh costly entry points in the capital.
Property4 July 20262 min read
The rent-vesting trend is reshaping affordability debates for young professionals in Lusail, Msheireb and beyond.
Property4 July 20262 min read
Madinat Khalifa South and Al Wakra lead the shift as home ownership becomes more affordable than leasing.
Property4 July 20263 min read
New report reveals renters in Al Wakrah and Lusail enjoy lower costs and better value than in central Doha.
Property4 July 20263 min read
With Doha’s property market under pressure, tenants face tough choices—here’s how to navigate expiring leases and rising rents.
Property4 July 20263 min read
Skyrocketing rents and softening sales prices drive a dramatic shift in affordability for would-be homeowners on Doha’s fringes.
Property4 July 20263 min read
With Doha's property prices surging and rents showing signs of softening, more residents are considering the rent-vesting route as a path to affordability and investment.
Property4 July 20263 min read
Recent figures show renters may hold an edge, but the answer depends on where—and how—you live in the Qatari capital.
Property4 July 20263 min read