Oil prices fell and stocks rose after U.S. President Donald Trump said the country will not target Iran’s energy infrastructure over the next five days.
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Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities have driven prices higher. UN shipping agency IMO calls for a safe navigation corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite the closure of a key Middle East strait, the country has sufficient essential stocks and has airlifted 300 metric tons of goods, the minister said.
On Thursday (12), a flight departs Doha for São Paulo. On Friday (13), flights leave Guarulhos Airport for Doha. Qatar’s airspace remains closed, with only limited operations authorized.
The shipping company announced on its website an overland transport service from Asia to Middle East destinations via Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Some countries in the region currently lack maritime access due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism is monitoring markets to ensure product availability. Basic items have controlled prices.
Foreign minister Mauro Vieira speaks with Qatar’s minister about resuming flights to São Paulo.
Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said the conflict could force Gulf states to stop producing and supplying energy within days.
Emirates and Qatar Airways, which have direct flights to Brazil, resume limited operations. Shipping companies suspend bookings.
A period of fasting, but also of celebrations and donations, the holy month of Islam sees an increase in money transfers sent by foreign workers in Qatar to their home countries.
The Arab Tourism Organization chose February 25 to promote the region as a tourist destination. This year’s campaign theme is sustainability and culture. In 2025, the Middle East saw a 3% increase in international visitor arrivals and North Africa 11%, according to the UN.
The Arab country recorded real estate transactions worth QAR 1.73 billion in the first month of the year, with the capital, Doha, posting the highest volume of deals and the most valuable properties traded.
The “Why Brazil?” event will showcase opportunities between the two countries, featuring presentations and meetings with entrepreneurs.
The Qatari airline will operate three daily flights between Doha and São Paulo International Airport starting February 19.
