The Nepal-Qatar Joint Business Council (JBC) held its first meeting in Chandragiri, Kathmandu, to formalize bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The council was formed following the April 2024 visit of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. Discussions focused on business-to-business (B2B) and government-to-government (G2G) collaboration. FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal encouraged Qatari investment in energy, tourism, and information technology, highlighting Nepal’s streamlined digital approval systems. Qatar Chamber representative Mohamed Bin Ahmed Al Obaidly emphasized the importance of clear legal frameworks and banking facilitation to attract long-term capital.
ation (NOC) has initiated direct sales of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from its Teku headquarters following reports of shortages at retail outlets. Emergency distribution counters have been established to serve consumers with empty cylinders. NOC spokesperson Manoj Thakur confirmed that cylinders from Nepal Gas, Everest Gas, and Sugam Gas are being supplied. The corporation clarified that import levels remain stable and urged the public not to be influenced by rumors of a nationwide crisis.
