Qatar is in the process of establishing itself as a regional centre for advanced manufacturing research and activities. A number of related international companies have established a presence in the country in recent years, while significant investment in petrochemicals and fertiliser production from some of the country’s leading industrial conglomerates is designed to drive sector growth and its…
While hydrocarbons profits may be slightly down from the elevated levels seen following the start of the conflict in Ukraine and major liquefied natural gas (LNG) export agreements with long-term clients such as Japan and South Korea are in their last year and need to be renegotiated, the country’s renewable energy capacity is ramping up. Moreover, once the first stage of the North Field expansion…
Outperforming regional peers in both underwriting and return on equity, Qatar’s insurance sector is now reaping the rewards of ongoing economic and population growth. While the market remains competitive and relatively low in penetration, ongoing product innovation and improved sector governance could help unlock growth opportunities. Insurers and takaful (Islamic insurance) operators are seeing…
Qatar’s leadership aims to create a knowledge-based economy supported by robust telecommunications infrastructure, a large and diverse community of scientists and a strong incubation programme for innovative start-ups. The country has designed policies to ensure these specific ingredients are in sufficient supply to fuel the required growth and development. Technologies such as artificial intelligence…
Substantial public investment in a range of infrastructure projects has driven growth in Qatar’s construction and real estate sector in the decade preceding 2025. The development of several transport networks; new residential, retail and leisure spaces; and the expansion of Qatar’s industry in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup has supported market growth. The government established new laws…
Ongoing investment in Qatar’s transport sector has transformed mobility across the country over the past decade. Backed by long-term strategic planning, the government has focused on developing a comprehensive, multi-modal network that enhances connectivity. In the lead up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, significant resources were channelled into expanding transport infrastructure to accommodate the…
Qatar’s retail landscape is evolving rapidly following a boost in modernisation and infrastructure investment in 2022. As the country becomes increasingly attractive as a tourist destination, it continues its expansion of high-end shopping malls, often embedded as a part of a greater customer experience that includes leisure activities and entertainment options. While particularly popular as a shopping…
Qatar’s health care sector has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, evolving into one of the most advanced systems in the GCC. Underpinned by Qatar National Vision 2030, the long-term development plan, and successive national health strategies, the country has focused on developing modern infrastructure, ensuring universal health coverage and promoting a healthy population with…
Qatar’s education and research sector continues to evolve under the strategic oversight of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy for the 2024-30 period. With a diverse ecosystem of public and private schools, international university branches and vocational training centres, Qatar is prioritising…
Qatar’s tourism sector has emerged as one of the country’s most dynamic drivers of non-hydrocarbons-based growth, building steadily on the visibility and global exposure generated by the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In 2024 visitor numbers rose by 25% to reach 5.1m, underlining the sector’s post-tournament draw and growing international appeal. Led by Qatar Tourism, the government continues to prioritise…
