Middle East: What You Need to Know for Feb. 8

Middle East: What You Need to Know for Feb. 8

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The video covers key financial stories from the Middle East, including Qatar's budget deficit and investment plans, Saudi Aramco's IPO advisory selection, and Dubai's renewable energy initiatives. Qatar's finance minister is optimistic about oil prices and plans to invest $35 billion in the US by 2020. Saudi Aramco has chosen a New York-based bank for its IPO, while Dubai aims to generate 7% of its energy from renewables by 2020.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What did Qatar's Finance Minister say about the government's need for international debt markets this year?

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What is the amount Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is expected to invest in the US by 2020?

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What is the purpose of the hydroelectric power plant that Dubai is planning to build?

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What is the expected output of the hydroelectric project in megawatts?

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How much energy does Dubai aim to source from renewable sources by 2020?

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