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Interview:Salem Al Mannai What is the potential impact of requiring mandatory health insurance for visitors and non-residents? SALEM AL MANNAI: This policy is an opportunity to expand the market’s size. The public sector is currently excluded from the scheme, so the onus is on the private sector to make sure it works effectively. The government aims to integrate primary health care services…

Interview:Bassel Gamal What recent shifts in the global economic landscape are impacting Qatar’s banking sector? BASSEL GAMAL: The banking sector has shown remarkable adaptability in recent years. Qatar’s economic outlook remains positive, with the current growth rate serving as a testament to this optimism. The banking landscape is characterised by stabilised finance expansion stemming…

Interview:Abdulaziz Nasser Al Emadi How is Qatar enhancing the visibility of its capital markets on the international stage? ABDULAZIZ NASSER AL EMADI: The QSE has implemented a programme of roadshows whereby Qatari-listed companies travel to specific countries to introduce themselves to key institutions in order to enhance the visibility of both the companies and the QSE as an investment destination.…

Interview:Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa Where do you identify the primary drivers of credit expansion in the banking sector? ABDULLA MUBARAK AL KHALIFA: Now that the 2022 FIFA World Cup is behind us, Qatar is entering a new phase of growth by focusing on expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity through the North Field – the world’s largest non-associated gas field. This project involves…

Interview: Sheikha Maryam bint Khalifa Al Thani What is Qatar doing to promote financial transparency and responsible lending practices? SHEIKHA MARYAM BINT KHALIFA AL THANI: Credit reporting is a pivotal risk assessment tool that is gaining prominence in the country’s financial sector. To facilitate its wider adoption, the Qatar Credit Bureau has undertaken a phased expansion of its membership.…