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The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is introducing "targeted incentives" for companies looking to enter or expand within the Qatari market as it returns to Web Summit with renewed focus.Firms that register with QFC during the Web Summit, currently taking place, will benefit from waived registration and annual fees for the first three years, tax credit granted for the first three years, in line with international standards, provided the applicant selects at least one technology activity from the approved activities list.The "targeted incentives" comes on the back of building strong momentum at last year’s edition, which saw more than 700 companies registered with the QFC in just four days,The QFC's return to Web Summit Qatar 2026 comes under the Start-Up Qatar Pavilion with a renewed focus on accelerating business set-up and supporting innovation-driven growth.The QFC is enhancing the registration experience through an integrated, one-stop-shop business setup model, with the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Labour enabling companies to complete key regulatory procedures and related permits in a single location.As part of this streamlined approach, instant corporate banking services are available, with QNB and Doha Bank hosting dedicated booths at Web Summit Qatar to support new registrations.In parallel, the QFC maintains agreements with multiple banks across Qatar, giving companies the flexibility in selecting their preferred banking partner.This service enables eligible firms to open corporate bank accounts swiftly, reducing administrative hurdles and allowing businesses to become operational in a shorter timeframe.The QFC’s participation at Web Summit Qatar underscores its ongoing commitment to building a streamlined, competitive business ecosystem.By pairing attractive incentives with practical, end-to-end support, QFC continues to position Qatar as a preferred destination for global companies seeking long-term growth in the region. 

Gold prices in the Qatari market increased by 1.99 percent this week, to stand at USD 4,147.18000 per ounce on Thursday.Qatar National Bank (QNB) data showed that the price of gold rose from USD 4,066.40000 recorded last Sunday.As for other precious metals, silver rose by 5.70 percent on a weekly basis to reach USD 52.92000 per ounce compared to USD 50.06810 at the start of the week. Platinum increased by 7.01 percent to USD 1,626.40000 per ounce compared to USD 1,520.00 at the beginning of the week. 

The price of gold in the Qatari market declined by 4.39 percent over the past week, reaching USD 3,931.97000 per ounce, according to data released by Qatar National Bank (QNB). QNB data showed that the price of gold decreased from USD 4,112.68700 recorded last Sunday.As for other precious metals, silver fell by 2.28 percent on a weekly basis to reach USD 47.52000 per ounce, down from USD 48.63250 at the start of the week. Platinum fell by 1.18 percent, reaching USD 1,594.60000 per ounce, compared to USD 1613.80040 at the beginning of the week.

The price of gold in the Qatari market increased by 2.78 % this week to stand at $3,865.65000 per ounce on Thursday. Qatar National Bank (QNB) data showed that the price of gold increased from $3,760.83250 recorded last Sunday. As for other precious metals, silver rose by 2.53% on a weekly basis to reach $47.22800 per ounce compared to $46.05870 at the start of the week. Platinum fell by 0.44% to $1,567.84000 per ounce compared to 1,574.90530 at the beginning of the week.

The price of gold in the Qatari market increased by 1.36 percent this week to stand at USD 3736.71000 per ounce on Thursday. Qatar National Bank (QNB) data showed that the price of gold increased from USD 3686.22510 recorded last Sunday. As for other precious metals, silver rose by 2.03 percent on a weekly basis to reach USD 44.00570 per ounce compared to USD 43.13000 at the start of the week. Platinum increased by 5.17 percent to USD 1484.97000 per ounce compared to USD 1411.88850 at the beginning of the week.