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Qatar's retail sector combines tourism and digital growth
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Qatar’s retail sector is set for sustained growth in 2026 and 2027, driven by rising tourism and strong domestic demand from Qataris and expatriates with high disposable income and purchasing power. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the wider Middle East following the Iran conflict, Qatar’s retail sector has remained resilient, supported by strong domestic consumption, stability, and…

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Qatar's transport sector drives infrastructure growth
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The transport sector in Qatar plays an important role in the country’s aim to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons under Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, the development blueprint. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund invests heavily in building and maintaining the country’s roads, rail networks, port and airport upgrades, while developing integrated public transport system powered by cleaner…

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Qatar's construction sector investment drives market growth
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Qatar’s construction and real estate sectors entered 2026 on a stable footing, although the Iran-conflict temporarily dampened buyer sentiment and slowed transaction momentum, particularly in discretionary residential and investment-led segments. These segments play a key role in Qatar’s National Vision 2030, the country’s roadmap for economic diversification. Despite these geopolitical headwinds,…

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Qatar's ICT sector turns connectivity into growth
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Qatar’s strong ICT sector continues to underpin the government’s digital economy goals and wider digital value creation. Qatar had near-universal internet usage, high mobile penetration and some of the fastest broadband speeds globally as of April 2026, providing public and private entities with a strong base from which to adopt cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and data-led services.…

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Qatar boosts tourism competitiveness through investment
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Tourism has been a major economic driver in Qatar since it was designated as a key industry under the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 development strategy. Following the launch of QNV 2030, the government has invested heavily in the sector and encouraged greater private sector participation. The 2022 FIFA World Cup significantly raised Qatar’s international profile as a tourism destination, and…

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Qatar invests in skills for a future-ready workforce
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The transformation of Qatar’s education system demonstrates what ambitious national planning, coupled with high levels of public investment, can achieve. The number of Qataris pursuing higher education is steadily increasing. Meanwhile, gender parity is high, as shown in both literacy and school attendance, as well as in strong female participation in maths, science, and engineering (STEM) subjects.…

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Qatar strengthens healthcare through strategic investment
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Between 2016 and 2026, Qatar’s government steadily transformed the country’s health care system through the introduction of long-term policies, high levels of private investment and a greater openness to private participation. The development of advanced medical facilities, the recruitment of skilled health care professionals and the deployment of advanced technologies have significantly improved…

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A guide to some of Qatar's leading hotels
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SOMERSET WEST BAY DOHA Address: Al Qassar Street, Aba Almsan-Blumsan St, Doha, Qatar Telephone: +974 4420 3333 Email: enquiry.doha@the-ascott.com Website: somersetwestbaydoha.com Rooms: 228 apartments, all equipped with fully fitted kitchens, and each unit has separate toilet facilities. Business Facilities: Dedicated business centre, free fast Wi-Fi, on-demand fax and photocopying…

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A practical guide for visitors to Qatar
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Visas Citizens of 102 countries are granted a multi-entrance waiver upon arrival which, depending on the nationality of the individual in question, is valid for 180 days and allows the holder to spend a total of 90 days in the country during that time frame. Other visitors are given an entrance waiver that is valid for 30 days, with the ability to apply for a 30-day extension. Etiquette Shaking…

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Plastic waste solutions for emerging economies
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With many emerging markets still facing high levels of plastic waste after the Covid-19 pandemic, solutions are being developed to address its environmental and health challenges. Plastic – which accounted for 12% of global solid waste pre-pandemic, according to the World Bank – took on a more prominent role as personal protective equipment (PPE) and single-use plastics by delivery food services…