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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.…

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…

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…

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.…

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…