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Qatar’s Trade Balance Posts QAR 14.1 Surplus in December 2025

Doha: Qatar’s merchandise trade balance recorded a surplus of QAR 14.1 billion in December 2025, a decrease of QAR 4.3 billion, or 23.6 percent, compared to the same month in 2024. However, it registered an increase of approximately QAR 1.6 billion, o…

Oil Prices Rise on Supply Concerns

Doha: Oil prices rose Wednesday as concerns over supply persisted due to a winter storm that disrupted crude oil production and exports in the United States. Brent crude futures gained 28 cents, or 0.4 percent, to USD 67.85 a barrel, while US West Tex…