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Qatar's visitor numbers up, strengthening its status as a prime destination
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Qatar’s tourism sector has emerged as one of the country’s most dynamic drivers of non-hydrocarbons-based growth, building steadily on the visibility and global exposure generated by the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In 2024 visitor numbers rose by 25% to reach 5.1m, underlining the sector’s post-tournament draw and growing international appeal. Led by Qatar Tourism, the government continues to prioritise…

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Qatar fosters innovation to build a strong scientific research landscape
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Qatar’s education and research sector continues to evolve under the strategic oversight of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), aligning with Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) for the 2024-30 period. With a diverse ecosystem of public and private schools, international university branches and vocational training centres, Qatar is…

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Information and tips for visitors to Qatar
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Currency The local currency is the Qatari riyal. Coins are rarely used and most transactions are rounded up or down. The riyal has been pegged to the dollar at $1:QR3.64 since 2001. Currency exchanges and ATMs that accept major credit cards are widely available. Dress Nationals often wear the traditional clothing of the Gulf. Foreign visitors and residents are expected to dress in a style that is…

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Accommodation options in Qatar
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PULLMAN DOHA WEST BAY Address: Al Shatt Street, PO Box 18181, Doha T: +974 4009 4000 reservations.pullmandoha@accor.com www.pullman-doha-westbay.com Rooms: 375 hotel rooms and 95 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Business & Conference Facilities: One ballroom and seven meeting rooms, lounge area and a business centre. Health & Leisure Facilities: 24/7 fitness centre, separate…

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Qatar promotes well-being through comprehensive care and evidence-based health policies
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Qatar’s health care sector has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, evolving into one of the most advanced systems in the GCC. Underpinned by Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, the long-term development plan, and successive national health strategies, the country has focused on developing modern infrastructure, ensuring universal health coverage and promoting a healthy population…

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Qatar reforms laws to attract global investors
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Qatar’s main domestic legal structure is rooted in a distinctive combination of civil law foundations and Islamic sharia principles, with statutes codified across multiple domains, including commerce, foreign investment, labour relations and administrative sectors. In recent years, the country has embarked on a comprehensive programme of legal transformation aimed at modernising its regulatory landscape…

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Qatar’s retail sector grows with e-commerce and digital shift
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Qatar’s retail landscape is evolving rapidly following a boost in modernisation and infrastructure investment in 2022. As the country becomes increasingly attractive as a tourist destination, it continues its expansion of high-end shopping malls, often embedded as a part of a greater customer experience that includes leisure activities and entertainment options. While particularly popular as a shopping…

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Qatar enhances business climate through key tax regulations
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Qatar’s tax landscape is rapidly evolving with the introduction of transfer pricing filing requirements in 2020 and a domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) for large multinational enterprises, effective from January 1, 2025. These developments reinforce Qatar’s commitment to global tax alignment while maintaining its appeal as an investment destination. Looking ahead, the next major changes include…
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The Report: Qatar 2025: Country Profile
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In the decades preceding 2025 Qatar’s leadership has focused on bolstering the country’s emergence as a robust economic force, both regionally and globally. Qatar derives much of its wealth from its vast natural gas reserves – the third-largest proven deposits in the world. The country records one of the highest GDP per capita figures globally, standing at an estimated $71,650, or $121,610 when…
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The Report: Qatar 2025: Trade & Investment
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Qatar’s strategically advantageous proximity to major international marketplaces and its vast natural gas reserves position it as an integral component in global supply chains. In light of dwindling investment inflows in recent years, the government is working to streamline business regulation, while the country’s already extensive list of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements is undergoing…