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Rules for foreign investment: A look at the legal environment and the framework for investment
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The Foreign Investment Law regulates the investment of foreign capital in economic activities. It applies to non-Qatari nationals who wish to undertake business in the country. In most sectors of the Qatari economy, foreign investors are allowed to carry out businesses provided that they have a Qatari partner with a share of at least 51% of the company’s equity. As a result of this provision, foreign…
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OBG talks to Abdul Latif bin Rashed Al Zayani, Secretary-General, GCC
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Interview:Abdul Latif bin Rashed Al Zayani In what way is Qatar involved in fostering more economic integration among GCC member states? ABDUL LATIF BIN RASHED AL ZAYANI: Establishing joint ventures and linking infrastructure between GCC states has involved all nations and is facilitating economic integration and the idea of a GCC common market. All member states recognise the importance of…
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OBG talks to Chung Hongwon, Korean Prime Minister
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Interview:Chung Hongwon What factors are responsible for the success of Korean companies in Qatar’s construction industry? CHUNG HONGWON: Korean companies are renowned for their ability to deliver on difficult or challenging projects, including those in the oil and gas industry. Sixteen major Korean construction companies have a presence in Qatar and many have already been awarded major projects,…
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OBG talks to Fumio Kishida, Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs
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Interview: Fumio Kishida What do you see as the main factors that led to the deep-rooted relationship between Japan and Qatar? FUMIO KISHIDA: Japan and Qatar have become close partners primarily through imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil in the four decades following Qatar’s independence in 1971. Since then, our relations have continued to go from strength to strength. For example,…
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OBG talks to Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Chairman, Al Khaliji
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Interview:Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bin Thani Al Thani What are the most significant factors driving loan growth in the Qatari banking industry? SHEIKH HAMAD BIN FAISAL BIN THANI AL THANI: We are in the midst of unprecedented structural growth that is transforming the face of Qatar. The capital expenditure associated with the country’s infrastructure sector will be the key driver of loan growth.…
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OBG talks to Saad Ibrahim Al Muhannadi, President, Qatar Foundation (QF)
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Interview:Saad Ibrahim Al Muhannadi How has the investment and growth strategy of QF changed under the state’s new leadership? SAAD IBRAHIM AL MUHANNADI: From the very beginning, QF’s investment and growth strategy has been developed in accordance with the long-term vision and aspirations of the country’s leadership. We have the mutual goal and collective mission of transforming Qatar…

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OBG talks to Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud Al Thani, Governor, Qatar Central Bank (QCB)
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Interview:Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud Al Thani What does the QCB’s new designation as the supreme authority for the financial services industry mean in terms of its regulatory oversight? SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN SAOUD AL THANI: The new law empowers the QCB to be the supreme authority in regulating, developing and supervising the payments, and settlement and clearing systems in Qatar. The law also…

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OBG talks to Saleh bin Mohamed Al Nabit, Minister of Development Planning and Statistics
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Interview:Saleh bin Mohamed Al Nabit How is the ministry prioritising development of the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030)? SALEH BIN MOHAMED AL NABIT: In December 2013, the ministry published a mid-term review of the National Development Strategy 2011-16 (NDS), which contains numerous initiatives in the areas of social, human, environmental and economic development designed…

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OBG talks to Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Interview:Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah What changes are to be expected in Qatar’s foreign policy agenda under the state’s new leadership? KHALID BIN MOHAMMED AL ATTIYAH: Qatar’s foreign policy is based on the core principles and beliefs that are driven by the clear vision outlined under the guidance of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the current Emir, Sheikh…
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OBG talks to Ali Shareef Al Emadi, Minister of Finance
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Interview:Ali Shareef Al Emadi How feasible would it be for the government to implement a medium- to long-term budget as opposed to the traditional annual budget? AL SHAREEF AL EMADI: Qatar National Vision 2030 outlined the state’s long-term goals, while the National Development Strategy 2011-16 has provided guidance as to the implementation of this vision, as has the work of the Qatar 2022…