Norwegian authorities investigate Palestinian human rights group director
GNRD accuses Qatar of being behind claims of money laundering and sponsoring…
External debt declines to $39.9bn in March: CBE
March's figures compare to June 2014, where debt amounted to $46.1bn
A shrewd financial investor, Qatar boasts dismal return on investment in soft power
By James M. Dorsey Widely viewed as a shrewd financial investor, Qatar's…
Qatar backtracks on engagement with critics
By James M. Dorsey After four years of engagement with its critics in a so-far…
Egypt’s foreign reserves post largest rise since December 2011
International foreign reserves jumped to $20.5bn at the end of April 2015,…
Qatari promises of labour reform ring hollow amid revived corruption allegations
By James M. Dorsey A promise by Qatari Labour and Social Affairs…
Global football’s backslapping, backstabbing backroom deal-making politics
By James M. Dorsey Presidential elections and tournament hosting in the world…
Court refers Qatar ‘supporting terrorism’ lawsuit to prosecution
The case accuses Qatar of “providing financial, logistical and media support for…
Gulf alliances: Regional states hedge their bets
By James M. Dorsey The current Saudi-led intervention in Yemen, designed to…