Qatar's 2008-2009 Economic Stimulus
From Taighde
December 30, 2009 - Qatar Investment Authority purchased an additional 5% of bank's shares. The QIA purchased $549.7 million worth of shares.
March 9, 2009 - Qatar's government said it would begin buying listed shares within banks' investment portfolios before the end of the month.
January 19, 2009 - The government ordered two domestic real estate companies to merge as consolidation rises to face global turmoil
October 13, 2008 - The Qatar Investment Authority said it would buy 10 percent to 20 percent of listed banks' capital to boost confidence.
October 9, 2008 - Qatar central bank said it stood ready to act if needed. However, it opted not to match U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts since October.
