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Qatar eyes more long-term gas supply deals this year
Qatar eyes more long-term gas supply deals this year
Economy
by  AFP

Qatar expects to sign more long-term natural gas supply deals this year to meet growing international demand, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said on Wednesday. The minister, who is also chief executive of QatarEnergy, said the state-owned giant had secured sales of 25 million tonnes of liquified natural gas (LNG) in the past year and expected to be "signing more this year."

EU cuts inflation forecast for 2024 despite uncertainty
EU cuts inflation forecast for 2024 despite uncertainty
Economy
by  AFP

The EU on Wednesday predicted lower inflation in the eurozone in 2024 than previously forecast but warned the single-currency area's economy still faced risks from geopolitical tensions including wars in Ukraine and Gaza. But he warned that Wednesday's "forecast remains subject to high uncertainty and -- with two wars continuing to rage not far from home -- downside risks have increased".