{
  "id": 14239474,
  "title": "Qatar’s emir vows that country will emerge stronger as he outlines national strategies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/qatars-emir-vows-that-country-will-emerge-stronger-as-he-outlines",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:12:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/qatars-emir-vows-that-country-will-emerge-stronger-as-he-outlines-national-strategies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani declared that his nation will emerge from the current crisis stronger and better prepared for global changes. He outlined the country's new national strategies, which now emphasize diversifying the economy away from hydrocarbon sectors and towards non-hydrocarbon industries, while maintaining the traditional liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply.\n\nIn a televised address to the nation, Sheikh Tamim emphasized that Qatar was attacked by Iran, violating its sovereignty, international law, and good-neighborly relations. Despite this, Qatar remains committed to resolving disputes through negotiation and peaceful means, but also acknowledges its right to defend its sovereignty and prevent a wider war.\n\nSheikh Tamim stressed the need for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to cooperate, asserting that the security of GCC states and their sovereignty and stability are non-negotiable. He urged Qatar to redouble efforts to secure navigation in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and protect energy and water facilities, as well as civil infrastructure.\n\nDuring the war, Qatar shouldered three main responsibilities: protecting its sovereignty, maintaining essential services and economic activity, and keeping diplomacy open. The country's strategy includes defending the homeland without being drawn into war, maintaining essential services, contributing to a ceasefire and restoring waterways, and urging negotiations for peaceful resolutions.\n\nQatar plays a key role in the global energy system, supplying about one-fifth of the world's LNG. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to energy facilities disrupted a significant portion of the country's exports. However, Qatar absorbed the shock by focusing on non-hydrocarbon sectors, which now account for approximately 80% of real GDP and continue to grow.\n\nDespite a 42% decline in total revenues and a 14% drop in public expenditure during the first half of the year, the state maintained essential services and development priorities, ensuring Qatar's ongoing economic momentum. Sheikh Tamim outlined plans for the energy sector, including expanding the North Field Gas project, progress on the Golden Pass project in the US, increased investments and international partnerships for QatarEnergy, and development of petrochemical industries, solar energy projects, and water security.\n\nThe Palestinian cause remains a priority for Qatar, and Sheikh Tamim condemned Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians and repeated violations of international law. He warned of the dangers posed by these actions and called for accountability for those responsible.",
  "summary": "Qatar's emir outlined in a speech to the nation how the Gulf nation has managed to overcome the consequences of the Iran war and will emerge stronger and better equipped to adapt to global changes by diversifying its economy and focusing on non-carbon industries.",
  "key_points": [
    "Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim vows nation will emerge stronger post-crisis",
    "Outlines national strategies emphasizing economy diversification",
    "Qatar shoulders responsibilities in Gulf, protects sovereignty"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}