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• The emirate is using a massive gas pipeline scheme to extend its regional influence
• Doha spends to fill a new museum, as it manufactures a cultural scene
• Inflation is a risk in what is due to become the wealthiest country in
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Emirate pushes on to global stage
Burgeoning gas revenues underly a shift in international status, writes Simeon Kerr
Foreign policy: Confronting the consensus
The emirate pursues its own agenda at the risk of upsetting its neighbours, says Roula Khalaf
Infrastructure: Doha uses Dolphin to become a regional power
Pricing issues may hold up later phases, writes Dino Mahtani
Real estate: ‘Build it and they will come’
Owners are willing to leave property vacant rather than lower rents, says Dino Mahtani
Culture: An art collection to rival the Met
Moves are afoot to manufacture a cultural scene, says Dino Mahtani
Economy: Investing in its own future pays off
But inflation and a weak dollar remain core concerns, says Simeon Kerr
Politics: Higher profile means scrutiny
Labour sponsorship is a sensitive issue, writes Simeon Kerr
Investment overseas: An appetite for acquisition
The emirate is looking to diversify into Asia, says Simeon Kerr
Energy: First signs of tightness amid North Field bonanza
The gas reserves are vast but there are concerns about future recovery, says Dino Mahtani
