Interview: Hussein Fakhreddine, Acting CEO, QInvest, on deepening investment and sustainability momentum What trends are shaping investment opportunities and how do you see capital markets supporting economic diversification? HUSSEIN FAKHREDDINE: Policy-led efforts to diversify Qatar’s economy are opening up new avenues for investment, guided by Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National…
Interview: Mohsin Pirzada, Head of Funds, Qatar Investment Authority, on how international venture capital firms (VC) are fuelling growth in the country’s start-up ecosystem How has the arrival of international VC firms in Doha contributed to building a more mature investment ecosystem in Qatar? MOHSIN PIRZADA: The presence of international VC firms in Doha is playing a transformative role across…
Interview: Nasser Al Misnad, CEO, Damaan Islamic Insurance Company (Beema), on how regulatory frameworks and digital tools can influence local penetration and risk management What is the outlook for the insurance industry, and how are companies adapting to emerging market segments and evolving demand patterns? NASSER AL MISNAD: The insurance industry is expected to remain stable, with moderate growth.…
Interview: Sheikha Maryam Al Thani, CEO, Credit Bureau, on how advanced technologies are influencing regulations within the sector How is the digitalisation of services influencing the way financial institutions assess creditworthiness? SHEIKHA MARYAM AL THANI: Regulations issued by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) have ensured user protection and identity verification, which are critical for the safe…
Interview: Salem Al-Naemi, President, University of Doha for Science and Technology, on facilitating the use of new technologies and research to align the workforce with real-world demands How is skills development in Qatar’s educational institutions aligning with the evolving needs of the local and international job markets? SALEM AL-NAEMI: There is growing recognition that educational institutions…
Interview: Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, CEO and Managing Director, Qatar Rail; and Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on fostering sustainable development across the Gulf How is Qatar’s investment in transport infrastructure enhancing connectivity across the GCC region? ABDULLA BIN ABDULAZIZ BIN TURKI AL SUBAIE: This investment strengthens connectivity across the GCC through…
Trade between the GCC and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has grown considerably in recent years as economies in both regions seek to capitalise on mutually beneficial opportunities, and diversify their trade and investment partners. Indeed, trade between the GCC and Asian countries classified as emerging and developing by the IMF increased 34.7% year-on-year to reach $516bn in…
Qatar National Vision 2030 sees the government working to diversify the country’s economy away from hydrocarbons, in the process enhancing the knowledge-based economy. To achieve that goal, the government is channelling resources into further cultivating a modern education system designed to facilitate and sustain a highly skilled national workforce and talent pool that enables Qatar to remain competitive…
In an effort to boost the contribution of Qatari nationals to the workforce, the Qatarisation Law No. 12 of 2024 was announced in September 2024 and came into effect in April 2025. The law stipulates that private businesses, with the exception of companies related to government firm Qatar Energy and hydrocarbons exploration and production, must prioritise Qataris in recruitment processes. Hiring foreign…
Qatar’s long and short-term socio-economic development plans are focused on achieving the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are 17 SDGs covering social, environmental, ecological, economic and governance-related targets. Qatar’s significant natural gas reserves grant the country a prominent position in global hydrocarbons markets and value chains, giving Qatar a central role to…
