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Volkswagen’s troubles sour Qatari investment

By Matt Smith
A Volkswagen plant in Emden, Germany. Qatar's substantial investment in the carmaker could have provided better returns elsewhere Reuters
A Volkswagen plant in Emden, Germany. Qatar's substantial investment in the carmaker could have provided better returns elsewhere

Qatar owns 10% of Volkswagen

VW share price at 14-year low

Other dividends higher

Volkswagen’s shares have tumbled by more than two-thirds from a 2021 peak, slashing the value of Qatar’s stake in the German conglomerate, as shrinking ma...

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