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Hormuz and the world's food supply: The cost of a long disruption

Little grain passes the Strait of Hormuz, but a third of the world's traded urea does. This report traces what the 2026 disruption did to fertilizer, food and freight, and what the alternatives cost.

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What the 2026 AI listings reveal about debt

2 November 2026 – Sixteen AI companies listed or filed in the US, Hong Kong and mainland China in 2026 as China's AI shares fell 43%. We read their filings for debt, cash, commitments and the ability to pay.

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Who is lending to AI, and can the borrowers repay?

1 November 2026 – Borrowing for AI has more than doubled in 2026, and lenders are now hedging. This report traces who lends, how much, how able the borrowers are to repay, and what 2000 and 2007 can teach.

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Foreign investors started 52% more projects in Qatar in 2025

29 October 2026 – Foreign companies announced 373 projects in Qatar in 2025, 52% more than in 2024. After Doha hosted the UN World Investment Forum, we trace where the capital came from and where it went.

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Where Gulf infrastructure money went in 2026

27 October 2026 – Gulf states awarded $204.1 billion of contracts in the first nine months of 2026, 2.5% more than a year earlier. Here is where the money went and what is due in November and December.

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Chinese brands account for 38% of the newest cars on Qatar’s roads

25 October 2026 – Qatar’s roads now carry 1.4 million active vehicles, and the newest are changing fast: Chinese brands make up 38% of 2025 models. Here is what official data show for dealers, fleets and suppliers.

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Releasing cash from working capital: A guide for Qatari SMEs

21 October 2026 – Bank credit to Qatar’s trading companies rose 6.7% in the year to August 2026. Before borrowing more at around 5%, here is how SMEs can release cash from receivables, stock and supplier terms.

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AI and the next decade of work

18 October 2026 – AI now does the entry-level work that trained a generation of professionals, and the hiring data show it. Here is what the evidence says about who gets hired, who survives, and what students should do.

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What a steady third quarter could mean for Qatar real estate in 2027

14 October 2026 – Registered sales ran ahead of last year in the third quarter of 2026, villa prices eased slightly, land prices rose and rents held flat. This report sets out what moved, where, and how 2027 could unfold.

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How to value a private company in Qatar

14 October 2026 – Three approaches set the frame, but four inputs decide the answer: the discount rate, country risk, growth, and the discounts for size and marketability. Here is how each is set for a Qatari company today.

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Can the Gulf build a chip industry? Where the realistic openings are

11 October 2026 – Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar are all spending on semiconductors, and one flagship fab plan has already been shelved. The better odds lie in design, packaging and integration.

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What a feasibility study for QDB financing needs to show

6 October 2026 – QDB direct financing covers up to 60% of a project’s total cost, and the feasibility study shapes how much a sponsor receives. Here is what the study has to prove.

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The Gulf’s AI build-out: Who is paying, and where Qatari firms fit

4 October 2026 – Gulf investment in AI data centers is expected to reach $5 billion to $7 billion in 2026. The money is mostly sovereign or global; the work needs local contractors, operators, and service providers.

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MENA capital markets in H1 2026: Debt stays open as equity pauses

2 October 2026 – Global equity issuance rose 72% in the first half of 2026 but fell 71% in the Middle East and North Africa. Bond markets stayed open, which may give regional issuers time to prepare.

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