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How digitalisation is driving growth in Qatar’s ICT sector
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Qatar is prioritising the development of its ICT sector as it aims to transform into a knowledge-based economy in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, the country’s framework for economic diversification and growth. Human resource development is critical to the authorities’ goal of becoming a regional leader in ICT, and local talent stands to benefit from partnerships between educational institutions…

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How Qatari malls are adjusting to a post-pandemic world
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Qatar’s retail sector fared well in 2020 and 2021 despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although shopping outlets were forced to close in the spring of 2020 when governments around the world imposed lockdown measures to stem the spread of the virus, reopening began as early as that summer. In the months since, retail stores and malls in Qatar have welcomed customers with a range of health…
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Sheikh Ali Al Waleed Al Thani, CEO, Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar): Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Ali Al Waleed Al Thani How has the launch of IPA Qatar in 2019 impacted the investment ecosystem in the country, and what are the strategic priorities moving ahead? SHEIKH ALI AL WALEED AL THANI: IPA Qatar has had to adapt to a challenging economic environment brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. This has involved a shift to digital platforms for marketing and promotion, with…
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Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, CEO, Manateq: Interview
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Interview:Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, Which non-oil- and gas-related industries will become more prominent in the coming years? FAHAD RASHID AL KAABI: Manufacturing activities are divided in two groups, the first of which includes activities with hydrocarbons inputs – such as oil refining, petrochemicals and fertilisers – which account for around 57% of the sector’s total output. While this…
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Abdulrahman Hesham Al Sowaidi, Acting CEO, Qatar Development Bank: Interview
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Interview:Abdulrahman Hesham Al Sowaidi How can private businesses capitalise on opportunities in the post-pandemic recovery phase? ABDULRAHMAN HESHAM AL SOWAIDI: Private enterprises need an innovative approach to everything from planning to funding, and from product and service delivery to customer experience and expansion. For innovation to flourish across an organisation, a shift in mindset…
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Nasser Al Khater, CEO, 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar: Interview
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Interview:Nasser Al Khater What legacy is Qatar looking to build from hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar? NASSER AL KHATER: The 2022 FIFA World Cup represents a chance to drive positive and sustainable change beyond the tournament, both in Qatar and the wider region. From the outset, we have been committed to upskilling the local community to foster a knowledge-based economy that can drive…
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Ahmad Al Namla, CEO, Qatar Museums: Interview
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Interview:Ahmad Al Namla To what extent can the 2022 FIFA World Cup serve as a catalyst for the development of the Qatari arts and culture scene? AHMAD AL NAMLA: The 2022 FIFA World Cup presents a strong opportunity to show the entire world the vast offering of Qatari arts and culture. It will also provide visitors the chance to have a better and deeper understanding of Qatar’s long-standing…
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Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman, Al Faisal Holding: Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Where do you identify the main opportunities in the tourism sector as the economy recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic? SHEIKH FAISAL BIN QASSIM AL THANI: As the tourism sector recovers from the pandemic, there are many opportunities ahead. Qatar’s development over the last two decades has made it an international player. The government developed…
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Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi, CEO, HSBC Qatar: Interview
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Interview:Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi How has the Covid-19 pandemic shaped the banking system’s approach to risk mitigation, and what factors will be key to recovery? ABDUL HAKEEM MOSTAFAWI: The pandemic demonstrated the importance of non-financial risk (NFR), especially resilience risk, in the banking sector. In particular, the swift adoption of technologies to minimise disruption to services…