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Introduction of new products in Qatar's capital markets drives growth
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The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has faced considerable external challenges in recent years, including a sustained dip in oil prices and the effects of a regional economic blockade. However, after an initial decline in late 2017, the main index’s performance during 2018 has established it as one of the fastest growing in MENA. The QSE has also succeeded in attracting an increasing number of…

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Islamic financial services expand in Qatar with government support
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Qatar is home to some of the region’s most prominent sharia-compliant institutions. Despite operating in a crowded and competitive arena, over recent decades the country has claimed a significant share of the banking, insurance and investment segments. More recently Qatar faced the challenges of a sustained dip in oil prices and a regional economic blockade. However, due to a prudent regulatory structure…

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Reinsurance programmes are bolstering coverage against natural disasters in emerging markets
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While advanced economies generate the vast majority of insurance and reinsurance business, emerging markets are posting higher rates of growth. Complementing this underlying trend is a strong and expanding interest in catastrophic risk, which by nature tends to pertain to emerging markets. This is coming alongside fast-paced, sector-transforming innovation, which could provide a major boost…

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Insurance market driven by new regulations in Qatar
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Despite a relatively small population of around 2.7m, Qatar accounts for around 5% of insurance premiums in MENA – a little more than Egypt and one percentage point behind Morocco. Nevertheless, relative to the size of its economy, insurance activity in Qatar remains at a modest level. Annual premiums of around $3bn account for 1.5% of GDP, compared to a global average of more than 6%. The…

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Qatar to capitalise on growing demand for LNG
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For over a decade Qatar has been the world’s leading supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and by 2024 the country aims to strengthen its share in the market and boost output by 43%, from 77m to 110m tonnes per year (see analysis). While much of Qatar’s growth in the decades after independence in 1971 was fuelled by crude, natural gas gained prominence in the 1990s. In 2018 Qatar announced…

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Qatar focuses on energy efficiency, reduced consumption of utilities
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In the two decades since it first exported liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 1997, Qatar’s economy and population has expanded rapidly, bringing with it a significant increase in demand for electricity and water. A report published in 2015 by the US Energy Information Administration noted that the utilities sector accounts for most of Qatar’s natural gas consumption. From 2007 to 2017 the…
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Omar Ali Al Ansari, Secretary-General, Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council: Interview
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Interview: Omar Ali Al Ansari What has been the driving force behind the establishment of the QRDI Council? OMAR ALI AL ANSARI: The formation of the QRDI Council is another step in Qatar’s journey in research and innovation. Over a period of 10 years, a culture of research has been fostered through the establishment of various academic institutions, research institutes and funding bodies. The Qatar…
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior: Interview
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How is the international relations strategy evolving to strengthen commercial ties with potential markets, and what are the related opportunities? SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN NASSER BIN KHALIFA AL THANI:Qatar’s total investment in the US and Europe is about $135bn. We also have large investments in Asia, estimated at about $30bn, including $10bn in China. In Russia, our investments amount…
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Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, CEO, Manateq: Interview
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Interview: Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, CEO, Manateq What role will industrial zones and logistics parks play in raising Qatar’s profile as a preferred investment destination in the region? FAHAD RASHID AL KAABI: Diversification strategies aimed at shifting the economy away from hydrocarbons dependency and the creation of a more vibrant industrial sector have been priorities for the government.…
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Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa, CEO, Qatar Development Bank (QDB): Interview
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Interview: Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa What role do you envision for local and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to play in the development of the national economy? ABDULAZIZ BIN NASSER AL KHALIFA: The increased focus on SMEs by the government highlights the important role they play in the economy. Of the 25,000 private sector businesses currently registered, more than 96% are classified…