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Tan Huism, Executive Director, Qatar National Library (QNL): Interview
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Interview:Tan Huism How have libraries adapted in response to behavioural shifts caused by the Covid-19 pandemic? TAN HUISM: During the pandemic libraries adopted innovative approaches to ensure uninterrupted access to knowledge. In QNL’s case, this included the expansion of online services and the migration of in-person services to digital platforms. As such services proved popular and convenient,…
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Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi, CEO, Qatar Museums (QM): Interview
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Interview:Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi What role do museums and cultural development play in Qatar’s broader tourism ambitions? MOHAMMED SAAD AL RUMAIHI: Qatar’s tourism industry has seen significant growth, surpassing 2022’s full-year international arrivals by the beginning of the third quarter of 2023, despite 2022 being the year of the FIFA World Cup. Room demand has also risen over 20%…
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Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman, Qatar Tourism: Interview
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Interview:Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji What is being done to encourage increased private sector investment in tourism? SAAD BIN ALI AL KHARJI: The focus is on positioning Qatar as a tourism destination by strengthening international partnerships, hosting diverse events and conferences, and fostering an attractive investment environment. To fulfil this, we have granted licences to business event organisers…
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Mohammed Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and IT: Interview
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Interview: Mohammed Al Mannai What does the government hope to achieve with the launch of Digital Agenda 2030? MOHAMMED AL MANNAI: The goal is to position Qatar as a global technological centre, leveraging fields like artificial intelligence to foster innovation and transformation across industries. We aim to drive Qatar’s competitiveness and prosperity by embracing digital advancement, and establishing…
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Ahmad Mohammed Al Kuwari, CEO, Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN): Interview
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Interview:Ahmad Mohammed Al Kuwari How can fibre-optic networks expand to meet increasing broadband and data consumption? AHMAD MOHAMMED AL KUWARI: The exponential growth in broadband and data consumption became particularly evident following the Covid-19 pandemic, as various aspects of daily life became reliant on secure and robust connectivity. As of early 2023 Qatar’s internet penetration…
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Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani, CEO, Ooredoo: Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani In what ways are upgrades to the 5G network expected to improve costumer experience? SHEIKH ALI BIN JABOR AL THANI: Key capabilities of 5G include higher download speeds and ultra-low latency. These improve overall customer satisfaction, especially for streaming services, as reduced buffering allows for smoother content delivery. The benefits of ultra-low…
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Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Managing Director and CEO, Qatar Rail; and Minister of Environment and Climate Change: Interview
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Interview:Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie How can the public and private sectors boost their contributions to rail infrastructure development? ABDULLA BIN ABDULAZIZ BIN TURKI AL SUBAIE: Railways typically rely on government funding due to their significant financial impact. However, a recent initiative aims to attract private sector participation in financing infrastructure projects,…
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Shane Eldstrom, CEO, United Developers: Interview
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Interview:Shane Eldstrom To what extent are consumer trends fuelling growth in Qatar’s luxury retail market? SHANE ELDSTROM: Growth in the luxury retail market is reflecting the desire for personalised experiences and sustainable, high-quality products. Qatar’s evolving demographics, characterised by a young and affluent population and a large expatriate community, provide an ideal environment…
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Mohamed Jaidah, Group Executive Director, Jaidah Group: Interview
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Interview:Mohamed Jaidah What are the key enablers of cross-sectoral growth for corporate holdings in Qatar? MOHAMED JAIDAH: An important driver of cross-sectoral growth in the country is the substantial investment made in infrastructure. In the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the country embarked on a significant upgrade of physical and digital infrastructure. These improvements positively…
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Ziyad Eissa, CEO, S’Hail Holding Group: Interview
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Interview:Ziyad Eissa In what ways can recycling help ease Qatar’s historical dependence on imports? ZIYAD EISSA: Qatar has historically relied on imports for its industrial needs. In recent years, however, efforts to expand its manufacturing base were supported by the significant demand created by projects carried out in preparation for hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Even as Qatar’s…