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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1957, Prince Karim Husseini Aga Khan IV inherits the office of Imamat as the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismai'li worldwide, after the death of Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah Aga Khan III. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Fumiya Fujii, Japanese music artist was born. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Qatar Drew $3.4 Billion in FDI in 2025 as Greenfield Projects Surged 52%
Foreign companies committed 3.4 billion in capital to Qatar in 2025 as project count surged 52 percent to a record 373, creating 15,051 new jobs, Invest Qatar reported. The results lifted Qatar to 9th in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, backed by a 1 billion national incentives programme targeting technology and logistics.
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Middle East News 247
· Jul 1, 2026
Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, with 52% increase in new projects and $3.4bn in investment
Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, today released its 2025 Annual Report, marking a remarkable year for foreign direct investment (FDI) and reaffirming Qatar’s position as a leading destination for high value, impact-driven global investment. In 2025, Qatar attracted 3.4 billion in FDI capital expenditure (capex) across 373 projects that generated 15,051 new [] The post Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, with 52 increase in new projects and 3.4bn in investment appeared first on Middle East News 247.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
Qatar Drew $3.4 Billion in Foreign Investment in 2025 as Project Count Jumped 52%
Qatar attracted 3.4 billion in FDI in 2025, with project count up 52 to 373 and 15,051 jobs created as greenfield capital dominated, Invest Qatar reported. The results open questions about investor concentration and whether the pace holds amid Gulf geopolitical uncertainty.
UrduPoint
· Jul 1, 2026
Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, up by 52% in new projects, $3.4bn in investment
Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, up by 52% in new projects, $3.4bn in investment
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· Jun 21, 2026
Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar
Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar
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· Jun 22, 2026
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Related coverage for "Qatar Drew $3.4 Billion in FDI in 2025 as Greenfield Projects Surged 52%": Middle East News 247 — Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, with 52% increase in new projects and $3.4bn in investment. The Eastern Herald — Qatar Drew $3.4 Billion in Foreign Investment in 2025 as Project Count Jumped 52%. UrduPoint — Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, up by 52% in new projects, $3.4bn in investment. Sweden Herald — Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar. Bloomberg — Qatar Domestic Gas Plant Malfunction Ignites Blast; 18 Missing. Borneo Bulletin — Qatar factory explosion injures 54: Interior Ministry