Qatar Expands Gas Production and Wealth Fund Strategy

Qatar's energy chief said the country will restore normal gas production levels within weeks and start up its LNG expansion in 2027. The head of QatarEnergy also rejected comments by Bessent about the future of the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, Qatar is reshaping its sovereign wealth fund strategy with a new local investment platform, and the central bank governor reaffirmed the country's commitment to long-term economic expansion.