Analysis & Editorials

In-depth analysis and editorials on Qatar diplomacy, Gulf geopolitics, and Middle East affairs

Qatar LNG Shipments to Europe Climb in 2026 as Suez Route Sidesteps Hormuz

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Qatar Standard Editorial·April 27, 2026

IRGC Tightens Grip on Iran's Nuclear Program as Khamenei Succession Nears

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April 27, 2026

Qatar Brokers Iran-US Backchannel Talks in April 2026 Doha Sessions

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April 27, 2026

Qatar Brokers Iran-US Backchannel Talks in April 2026 Mediation Push

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April 26, 2026

Qatar Boosts LNG Shipments to Europe via Suez, Bypassing Hormuz Chokepoint in 2026

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April 26, 2026

Qatar Limits Visa-on-Arrival for Pakistani Nationals Amid 2026 Gulf Travel Curbs

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April 26, 2026

Qatar Boosts Europe LNG Shipments in 2026 as Hormuz Disruption Forces New Supply Routes

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April 25, 2026

Qatar Expats 2026: Doha Banks vs Wise, Remitly for Cheapest Remittance Fees

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April 25, 2026

Emir Tamim Brokers Iran-Trump Backchannel as Qatar Cements 2026 Mediator Role

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April 25, 2026

Qatar Resumes LNG Exports to Europe After Hormuz Supply Disruption

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April 24, 2026

Qatar's Emir Tamim Brokers Iran-West Talks as Regional Mediator in 2026

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April 24, 2026

Iran War Scare Costs Gulf Expats Billions in Frozen Remittances

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April 24, 2026

Iran's Supreme Leader Race: Who Will Replace Khamenei

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April 23, 2026

Qatar Airways Restores Full Schedule After Gulf Airspace Reopens

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April 23, 2026

Qatar LNG Flows Resume Through Hormuz, Easing Europe Gas Prices

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April 23, 2026

Qatar LNG Exports Resume Through Hormuz as Global Gas Prices Fall

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April 22, 2026

Gulf Expats Flock Back to Dubai and Doha as Iran War Threat Fades

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April 22, 2026

Qatar Hosts Iran-US Ceasefire Talks in Doha

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April 22, 2026

Hormuz Shipping Insurance Rates for LNG Tankers Surge in 2026

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April 21, 2026

Qatar Brokers Iran-US Ceasefire After Secret Doha Negotiations

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April 21, 2026