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Sheikha Maryam bint Khalifa Al Thani, CEO, Qatar Credit Bureau: Interview
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Interview: Sheikha Maryam bint Khalifa Al Thani What is Qatar doing to promote financial transparency and responsible lending practices? SHEIKHA MARYAM BINT KHALIFA AL THANI: Credit reporting is a pivotal risk assessment tool that is gaining prominence in the country’s financial sector. To facilitate its wider adoption, the Qatar Credit Bureau has undertaken a phased expansion of its membership.…
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Yousuf Al Jaida, CEO, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC): Interview
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Interview:Yousuf Al Jaida Where do you identify global trends driving financial innovation, and how are financial centres looking to capitalise on these opportunities? YOUSUF AL JAIDA: Artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, big data, financial technology (fintech), digital banking and sustainable finance stand out as particularly critical trends poised to reshape the financial landscape.…
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, CEO, Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ): Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani What initiatives have been implemented to make Qatar an investment destination in logistics, e-commerce and cloud data services? SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN HAMAD BIN FAISAL AL THANI: Over the past decade Qatar has achieved significant milestones in logistics, with new developments to the airport, ports, roads and metro systems. As a pioneer in…
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Ranjeev Menon, Group CEO, Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC): Interview
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Interview:Ranjeev Menon What challenges are impacting the logistics sector, and how are industry players addressing them? RANJEEV MENON: The logistics sector continues to grapple with supply chain volatility due to aftershocks from the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions and trade disputes. Rising fuel prices and transport costs continue to strain profit margins, especially for road freight…
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry (MoCI): Interview
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Interview: Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani In what ways is the non-hydrocarbons economy expected to evolve in the short term? SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN HAMAD BIN QASSIM AL THANI: Qatar anticipates substantial growth and diversification in its non-hydrocarbons economy, aligning closely with the objectives laid out in the Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3). This blueprint aims to position…
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Saleh bin Mohammed Al Nabit, President, Planning and Statistics Authority: Interview
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Interview:Saleh bin Mohammed Al Nabit Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can help accelerate Qatar’s socio-economic growth? SALEH BIN MOHAMMED AL NABIT: Integrating the UN SDGs into Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy 2024-30 represents a strategic investment in tackling challenges, while promoting sustainable economic growth, social equity and environmental protections.…
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Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman, Qatar Chamber: Interview
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Interview: Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani Which non-oil sectors offer key potential to drive economic growth in the short to medium term? SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN JASSIM BIN MOHAMMED AL THANI: Qatar has seen robust growth in non-oil sectors, driven by Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV). The non-oil sector has outpaced the oil sector in recent years, and we are confident that local, regional…

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Investment by Qatari entities shaping global impact in sports, entertainment
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With Qatar’s increased global prominence following its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, domestic media companies are continuing to expand their international footprint. In the past, these entities have spearheaded the acquisition of renowned international media brands. Notably, Al Jazeera Media Network, a pioneering Qatari media outlet and the first independent news channel in the Arab world,…

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Higher education developments to boost patent filing
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In terms of the filing of international patents, 2022 was a record-breaking year, with higher education playinga significant role in driving innovation and expanding international practices regarding intellectual property (IP). The UNWorld Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) reported in its 2023 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) review that in 2022, 278,100 international patents were…

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Qatar attracting international talent to support research initiatives
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The Third National Development Strategy 2024-30 (NDS-3) underlines the significance of innovation as a key driver for sustainable growth. The NDS-3 aims to bolster Qatar’s innovation ecosystem and amplify its role in propelling productivity and supporting economic expansion. By 2030 the NDS-3 aims to double gross domestic expenditure on research and development (R&D) as a percentage of GDP, with…