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Qatar has ruled out building a gas pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, citing a lack of economic viability, while launching a new domestic investment platform worth over $60bn.

First published 24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET Last material update 21 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET By Europa Express AI assistance: ai assisted drafting

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  1. 21 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET
    Qatar Dismisses Hormuz Pipeline Bypass and Unveils Major Wealth Strategy Overhaul

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  3. 21 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
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  4. 21 Sep 2026 · 09:30 CET
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  5. 18 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET
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  6. 16 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET
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  7. 16 Sep 2026 · 06:30 CET
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  8. 15 Sep 2026 · 15:30 CET
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  9. 14 Sep 2026 · 12:00 CET
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  10. 14 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET
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  11. 11 Sep 2026 · 12:30 CET
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  12. 11 Sep 2026 · 07:30 CET
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  13. 10 Sep 2026 · 13:30 CET
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  15. 9 Sep 2026 · 14:30 CET
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  16. 8 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  17. 7 Sep 2026 · 16:00 CET
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  18. 7 Sep 2026 · 12:01 CET
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  19. 7 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET
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  20. 7 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
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  21. 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
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  22. 3 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  23. 3 Sep 2026 · 09:30 CET
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  24. 3 Sep 2026 · 04:30 CET
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  25. 2 Sep 2026 · 14:00 CET
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  26. 2 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  27. 2 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  28. 2 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET
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  29. 2 Sep 2026 · 05:30 CET
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  30. 1 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  31. 1 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
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  32. 31 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
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  33. 31 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET
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  34. 30 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET
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  35. 29 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET
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  36. 29 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET
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  37. 29 Jul 2026 · 08:31 CET
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  38. 29 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET
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  39. 27 Jul 2026 · 18:00 CET
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  40. 23 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET
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  41. 23 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
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  42. 23 Jul 2026 · 01:30 CET
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  43. 22 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET
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  44. 21 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET
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  45. 21 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET
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  46. 20 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  47. 16 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET
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  48. 16 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET
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  49. 15 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  50. 15 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
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  51. 15 Jul 2026 · 03:00 CET
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  52. 14 Jul 2026 · 16:00 CET
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  53. 14 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET
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  54. 13 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET
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  55. 13 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
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  56. 10 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
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  57. 9 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
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  58. 7 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET
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  59. 7 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET
    Moroccan olive oil exports to Spain record sharp annual increase

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  60. 3 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET
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  61. 2 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET
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  62. 2 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET
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  63. 2 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
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  64. 2 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET
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  65. 2 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET
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  66. 2 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET
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  67. 1 Jul 2026 · 19:00 CET
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  68. 1 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET
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  69. 1 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET
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  70. 1 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET
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  71. 1 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET
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  72. 1 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET
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  73. 30 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET
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  74. 30 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CET
    Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm

    Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the

  75. 30 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CET
    Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm

    Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the

  76. 30 Jun 2026 · 02:30 CET
    Uzbekistan targets five billion dollar expansion in AI service exports

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  77. 27 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET
    EU Commissioner warns of worsening jet fuel supply

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  78. 27 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET
    EU warns of potential jet fuel supply shortages this summer

    EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has cautioned that commercial jet fuel supplies may deteriorate over the coming months despite improved conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.

  79. 26 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET
    Commissioner Jørgensen addresses the Energy Council in Luxembourg

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  80. 26 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET
    Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement

    The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regi

  81. 26 Jun 2026 · 10:30 CET
    EU signs first tripartite agreement to support energy storage sector

    The European Commission has brokered a new tripartite agreement involving energy ministers, developers, and financial institutions to bolster energy storage capacity across the European Union.

  82. 24 Jun 2026 · 21:30 CET
    IAEA chief insists on nuclear inspections in Iran

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  83. 24 Jun 2026 · 18:00 CET
    European Commission outlines simplified rules for energy and tyre labelling

    The European Commission has published guidance regarding updated labelling regulations, aimed at improving clarity for consumers across the European Union.

  84. 24 Jun 2026 · 17:44 CET
    European Commission proposes simplified labelling rules for appliances and tyres

    The European Commission has announced new proposals aimed at simplifying labelling regulations for home appliances, electronic devices, and tyres to improve accessibility for consumers, suppliers, and retailers.

  85. 24 Jun 2026 · 17:16 CET
    European Commission unveils omnibus simplification proposals for taxation and energy

    Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis and Wopke Hoekstra have introduced new measures aimed at reducing administrative burdens in taxation and energy product legislation.

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