Our Scans · Doha · Weekly Summary

• The reopening of major transit hubs in Dubai and Doha is expected to benefit travel aggregators like Expedia, which had been struggling with cancellation drag and soaring ticket prices for long-haul routes. FinancialContent
• Etihad Rail in the UAE is running freight services, with passenger operations expected to launch in 2026, connecting 11 cities (Kuwait City - Jubail - Dammam - Manama - Doha - Ghweifat - Abudhabi - Al Ain - Fujairah - Sohar - Muscat) 1. LinkedIn
• Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release were underway in Doha and a counter-proposal could soon be presented to Hamas. The Times of Israel
• Cargo originally destined for ports such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Doha, and Kuwait will not be delivered there by MSC vessels. Global Cold Chain Alliance
• From Riyadh to Manama, Doha, Kuwait City and Muscat, leadership and armed forces have tightened coordination, strengthened joint defences and made clear they will stand together against attacks. PnyxHill
• Qatar is not a traditional sports travel destination for most Western travelers, but Doha is a remarkably easy city to navigate and the infrastructure built for the 2022 World Cup makes attending events here more straightforward than you would expect. Adam and Linds: The Worldschool Journal
• There is opportunity in the interest that Qatar and other states with a growing penchant for peacemaking have taken in the resolution of African conflicts; with its influence in Kigali and Kinshasa, Doha is well positioned to work with key African states to dial down tensions in the Great Lakes. International Crisis Group
• While any gas transiting Jordan would need to be imported via an FSRU at Aqaba, it is unclear if Qatari volumes will resume transiting the Red Sea in what would be a considerable show of support from Doha, or if Qatar will simply provide financial support for LNG purchases. Middle East Institute

Last updated: 25 June 2026