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Hamad Al Ibrahim, Executive Vice-President, Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D); and Chairman, Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP): Interview
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Interview:Hamad Al Ibrahim How is QF R&D continuing its commitment to Qatar’s R&D sector given reduced state revenues? HAMAD AL IBRAHIM: Despite challenging economic times, QF R&D, through Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), remains fully committed to fostering original, competitively selected research that has tangible social and economic impact for Qatar, and supports the nation’s…
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Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health: Interview
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Interview:Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari With the launch of the National Health Strategy (NHS) for 2017-22, what are your main future priorities for the health sector? HANAN MOHAMED AL KUWARI: There are three main areas we will be focusing on over the next few years: creating the conditions to help people lead healthier lifestyles, ensuring that we continue with the expansion of health facilities…
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Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary-General, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC): Interview
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Interview:Hassan Al Thawadi Have low oil prices and the economic blockade put pressure on infrastructure investments related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup? HASSAN AL THAWADI: As a nation, Qatar has invested its income from oil and gas prudently, so fluctuations in global energy prices do not alarm us or affect our preparations. We know our plans are ambitious, but budgets for the 2022 FIFA World…
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Wadih AbouNasr, Country Senior Partner, PwC Qatar: Interview
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Interview:Wadih AbouNasr Where do you see the most potential for the government to develop new revenue streams? WADIH ABOUNASR: When tasked with counteracting the slump in hydrocarbons prices, the government floated the potential introduction of value-added tax (VAT) and excise tax as initial moves to diversify revenue streams. However, it is evident that other measures will also be needed…
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Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari, President, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa): Interview
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Interview:Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari What potential is there for renewable energy to play a bigger role in the country’s energy mix? ESSA BIN HILAL AL KUWARI: Kahramaa is researching and preparing renewable energy policies with the Ministry of Energy and Industry. These are set to be complete by the end of 2017, and will create the framework for Kahramaa’s relationship with its customers…

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Jassim bin Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transport and Communications (MoTC): Interview
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Interview:Jassim bin Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti What role has the ministry played in overcoming the impact of the siege? JASSIM BIN SAIF AHMED AL SULAITI: Urgent measures were taken in the first days of the siege, ensuring the fulfilment and respect of international agreements by all parties. Food security and sustainability of ongoing mega-projects is set to be Qatar’s number-one priority. Hamad…
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Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Managing Director and CEO, Qatar Rail: Interview
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Interview:Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie How will the establishment of an integrated mass transit system contribute to national ambitions for economic development? ABDULLA BIN ABDULAZIZ BIN TURKI AL SUBAIE: Qatar’s National Vision 2030 is built on cornerstones that facilitate not only a higher standard of living, but also a better quality of life for the current generation and…
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Hassan Al Ibrahim, Acting Chairman, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA): Interview
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Interview:Hassan Al Ibrahim What potential does the tourism sector have to make a greater contribution to the economy? HASSAN AL IBRAHIM: Since the launch of the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy (QNTSS) in early 2014, the contribution of the tourism sector to the national economy has grown significantly. Qatar’s leadership has identified tourism as a priority sector in the National…
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Mubarak Bin Abdullah Al Sulaiti, Chairman, Al Sulaiti Law Firm: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Mubarak Bin Abdullah Al Sulaiti The newly enacted Law No. 21 of 2015 governing and regulating the entry, exit and residency of expatriates – which entered into force December 16, 2016 – has been hailed as a momentous change to the prevailing labour environment in the state of Qatar, especially given the new epoch of advancement and achievement that is currently taking place as…
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Qatar's visa-free programme to mitigate fallout from the regional blockade

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On August 9, 2017 Qatar announced a programme that grants visa-free entry to citizens of 80 countries, allowing nationals of 33 of those nations to stay for 180 days and those from the remaining 47 countries to stay for up to 30 days. The list includes India, Turkey, most of Europe, China, the US, Canada, South Africa and Indonesia. In early September 2017 Morocco was added to the list, joining…