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Ahmad Al Sayed, Minister of State; and Chairman, Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA): Interview
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Interview:Ahmad Al Sayed How are the strategies in place promoting Qatar’s long-term economic diversification? AHMAD AL SAYED: Having experienced GDP growth from $8bn in 1995 to nearly $200bn in 2018, Qatar’s economy is strong and in a good position to create a diversified knowledge-based economy, with Doha as its centre. This will be achieved through strategic investments in education,…
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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 What role will promoting international visibility play in strengthening the “Made in Qatar” brand abroad? SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN JASSIM BIN MOHAMMED AL THANI: Qatar’s international presence plays a significant role in promoting the country as a destination for business, investment and the source of Qatari-manufactured products abroad.…
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Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry: Interview
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Interview:Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari How do you view the role of the government versus that of the private sector in driving growth? ALI BIN AHMED AL KUWARI: Over the past few years Qatar’s government has gradually narrowed the scope of its intervention while enhancing the participation of the private sector in the delivery of high-quality services. Qatar is developing a holistic public-private…
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Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud Al Thani, Governor, Qatar Central Bank (QCB): Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud Al Thani What kind of changes will new financial technology (fintech) bring to the sector? SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN SAOUD AL THANI: The government is actively promoting Qatar as a regional centre for fintech as new, cost-effective technologies are becoming increasingly prominent worldwide. Under the country’s Second Strategic Plan for Financial Sector Regulation…
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Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi, CEO, HSBC Qatar: Interview
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Interview:Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi How can Qatar reinforce its appeal to investors in international debt markets? ABDUL HAKEEM MOSTAFAWI: Economic development is an essential part of Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to create a balance between a hydrocarbon-based and knowledge-based economy. Qatar has the advantage of a diversified product mix, including gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG),…
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Raghavan Seetharaman, CEO, Doha Bank: Interview
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Interview:Raghavan Seetharaman, CEO, Doha Bank What potential do you see for a consolidation in the banking market in the short to medium term? RAGHAVAN SEETHARAMAN: With approximately 2.7m inhabitants, Qatar only has a small bankable population, meaning that consolidation in the banking sector has been an evolving discussion. There is a high level of competition in the market, and it is widely…
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Rashid bin Ali Al Mansoori, CEO, Qatar Stock Exchange: Interview
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Interview:Rashid bin Ali Al Mansoori What impact have changes in broader macroeconomic conditions had on domestic investor confidence and market sentiment? RASHID BI N ALI AL MANSOORI: Macroeconomic factors do have an impact on domestic investor sentiment, and our market has, by and large, been a beneficiary of them. The stabilisation and uptick in the price of oil was a positive contributing…
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Bassel Gamal, Group CEO, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB): Interview
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Interview:Bassel Gamal How resilient is Qatar’s Islamic financial services (IFS) industry, and how have local banks adapted to the sector’s challenges? BASSEL GAMAL: Islamic financial institutions are a vital part of the country’s financial system. The sector has recorded many achievements over the last few years as it continues to strengthen its capabilities. By developing products and…
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Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, CEO, Qatargas: Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani What impact will the recent merger of Qatargas and RasGas have on the country’s ability to compete in the global LNG market? SHEIKH KHALID BIN KHALIFA AL THANI: The merger of Qatargas and RasGas, which was completed in January 2018, has resulted in the creation of a unique global LNG operator in terms of size, service and reliability. The merger…
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HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani The world faces significant political, economic and security threats, and challenges that do not respect the national borders of countries and put to the test the UN as a framework for collective security. If the international community wants to achieve security and stability in the world, it should go beyond managing crises and seek comprehensive and…