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02/04/2026

15/03/2026

Global credit rating agencies have affirmed Qatar’s strong credit fundamentals amid regional developments.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘AA’ with a Stable Outlook.

According to Fitch:
🟣 The rating reflects high GDP per capita and large sovereign assets.
🟣 Qatar’s net foreign asset position, estimated at around 227% of GDP, provides substantial financial buffers.
🟣 LNG production capacity is expected to expand to 126 million tonnes per year by 2027, strengthening public finances over time.

Separately, S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Qatar’s ‘AA/A-1+’ long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings with a Stable Outlook.

According to S&P:
🟣 Qatar’s large financial buffers and strong fiscal and external position provide room to absorb adverse geopolitical developments.
🟣 These buffers help offset potential impacts from temporary disruptions to LNG production or exports.

Together, these assessments highlight the strength of Qatar’s financial buffers and credit fundamentals as regional dynamics evolve.

Sources: Fitch Ratings, S&P Global Ratings

15/03/2026

READ: The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha is monitoring developments 24/7 and is continuously coordinating with local authorities, various diplomatic missions in Doha, various Philippine Embassies across the region, and relevant offices in Manila as the current situation unfolds.

➤ As of this writing, a total of 1,361 Filipinos consisting of stranded passengers and distressed OFWs have returned to Manila and other onward destinations via the evacuation flights mounted by Qatar Airways beginning 07 March 2026.

➤ The Embassy provided assistance to at least 28 nationals who crossed the Qatar-Saudi border en route to Riyadh for their outbound flights, and assisted three (3) other OFWs in re-entering Qatar from the Kingdom of Bahrain.

➤ At least 73 nationals have received assistance for the issuance of Saudi entry visas.

➤ At least 476 affected OFWs have been assisted by the Embassy’s Migrant Workers Office, including 127 who were provided temporary accommodation.

➤ Several other stranded Filipino transit passengers and nationals on temporary visit have left for the Philippines. Those who remain in Qatar are either given hotel provision by their airlines or are under the care of their visa sponsors. The Embassy is aware of their whereabouts.

➤ Emergency consular and labor-related concerns are being addressed by the Embassy as per usual.

Local authorities affirm that they are in control of the situation and that the security landscape in Qatar remains stable. Nonetheless, the Embassy strongly encourages Filipinos in Qatar with non-emergency errands to remain indoors for their safety and adhere to guidelines provided by the Embassy and local authorities.

Refer to official government channels and trusted news sources. Always verify facts before you share them to stop rumors and misinformation from spreading.

Further updates will be provided in due course.

𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮, 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰, 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢.

For queries or concerns, contact:

👉 For consular matters: (+974) 5527-5123
👉 For labor-related matters: (+974) 5118-4242
👉 For OWWA-related matters: (+974) 3092-1758

Filipinos in Qatar who have not yet registered in the community logbook are encouraged to do so, here: forms.gle/oaEfJcH3vUcNbrFU7.

For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph.

07/03/2026

READ: The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha is monitoring developments 24/7 and is continuously coordinating with local authorities, various diplomatic missions in Doha, various Philippine Embassies across the region, and relevant offices in Manila as the current situation unfolds.

➤ As of this writing, the Embassy has recorded one (1) Filipino national who sustained minor injuries from intercepted missile shrapnels. Said national is safe and recovering.

➤ The Embassy, through MWO, is providing temporary accommodation to at least 29 Filipino nationals who moved out of their residences due to their close proximity to danger zones. All of them are in good condition.

➤ Stranded Filipino transit passengers and nationals on temporary visit are either given hotel provision by their airlines or are under the care of their visa sponsors. The Embassy is aware of their whereabouts.

➤ Emergency consular and labor-related concerns are being addressed by the Embassy as per usual.

Further updates will be provided in due course.

As always, the Embassy strongly encourages Filipinos in Qatar with non-emergency errands to remain indoors for their safety and adhere to guidelines provided by the Embassy and local authorities.

Refer to official government channels and trusted news sources. Always verify facts before you share them to stop rumors and misinformation from spreading.

𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮, 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰, 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢.

For queries or concerns, contact:

👉 For consular matters: (+974) 5527-5123
👉 For labor-related matters: (+974) 5118-4242
👉 For OWWA-related matters: (+974) 3092-1758

For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph.

10/10/2025

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN QATAR 🇶🇦❤️🇵🇭

In light of the recent earthquake affecting our kababayans in Davao and Cebu, Ooredoo Money stands in solidarity with the Filipino community.

💖 As a gesture of support, care, and bayanihan spirit, Ooredoo Money is waiving ALL remittance fees to the Philippines — FREE OF CHARGE — for three days til 12 October 2025.

This is our way of saying:

👉 “We are with you. We are one family. Together, we rise.”

Now, you can send help to your loved ones faster, easier, and without paying any transfer fees.

Let us continue to be a source of strength and hope for one another.
Maraming salamat, Ooredoo Money, for embracing bayanihan with us! 🙌

Padala na — libre na ang remittance fee!

17/09/2025

LOOK: The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha, in partnership with Salinlahi Legacy, invites Filipinos in Qatar to a free webinar, entitled “𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆: 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗙𝗪𝘀.”

The webinar will be livestreamed on the Embassy’s page on 19 September 2025, Friday, at 10:00 a.m. (Qatar time).

Join estate planning specialist, Atty. Nadaine Tongco-Edades, CPA, in an insightful discussion on legal succession (batas ukol sa pagmamana), property regimes for married couples (conjugal property vs. absolute community of property), estate tax rate, and common challenges faced by OFWs when it comes to the management of their properties in the Philippines.

Interested participants may submit their questions in advance here: tinyurl.com/2px68juv

See you there, kabayan!

03/09/2025

Honored to be at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw🇵🇱 for an insightful meeting with Maciej Kubicki of the Chancellery of the President of . Grateful for the exchange of ideas, building bridges, and fostering stronger collaborations for the future.