– Higher oil prices helped Middle Eastern countries return to growth in 2021 – Notwithstanding the rebound, some governments rolled out fiscal rationalisation plans – Business-friendly and social reforms were implemented to improve competitiveness – Major players stepped up investment in a range of renewable energy solutions On the back of higher oil prices and a stronger global economic…
This Hybird Summit experience will explore the role of technology within the Qatar banking sector is set to increase in coming days and we live in and Exibex is back again in the GCC region with its 10th Summit edition – Finnovex Qatar. Thought provoking presentations, engaging discussions and focused roundtables aimed at delivering a thorough and nuanced outline of what the future will hold for…
The disruption to daily life created by the pandemic has precipitated an acceleration of the digital transformation process already under way in the corporate sector in Qatar, with private firms waking up to the potential to enhance productivity and generate new revenue streams through digital solutions. With the right guidance from development partners, small and medium-sized enterprises should…
– Plastic production is a major source of emissions, and is set to grow further – Emerging economies have a key role to play in tackling the issue of plastic waste – The issue of plastic waste disproportionately affects less-developed countries – Various countries and multilateral bodies are developing innovative approaches Plastic waste is prominent among the multiple, interlinked…
Communications The country code for the UAE is +971, followed by Sharjah’s dialling code, 06. There are three local telecoms providers: du, Etisalat and Virgin Mobile. Pay as-you-go SIM cards for the three can be obtained at most shopping malls upon presentation of a valid passport. Currency The UAE dirham (Dh) is pegged to the US dollar at $1:Dh3.67. ATMs are widely available in the emirate and…
– Global food prices have risen to 10-year highs, according to the UN – Despite increased production, the cereal stocks-to-use ratio is decreasing – Emerging markets are among the most vulnerabletosupply chain disruptions and shortages – Many see boosting local capacity and innovation as the solution Despite an increase in crop production and international trade following…
Amid the global economic downturn linked to the pandemic, Qatar was able to draw on its strong track record of fiscal surpluses and its robust sovereign credit rating to fund an integrated and effective policy response that alleviated the most severe pressures on vulnerable businesses and households, and maintained economic stability. As the pandemic entered its second calendar year, Qatar emerged…
Backed by a high credit rating, advanced oil and gas production and storage capacity, and a deep sovereign wealth fund, Qatar was able to tap international debt markets to fund an effective economic response to the pandemic, while its relatively small population was well served by a modern health care system guided by clear government policy geared towards prevention as well as treatment. The country…
– Hydrogen is emerging as an important fuel in the energy transition – The UAE and Saudi Arabia are the Gulf’s hydrogen leaders – Hydrocarbons producers leverage expertise to develop hydrogen export chains – Extensive cost of projects seen as a challenge to developing the industry With hydrocarbons-rich countries in the Gulf increasingly looking to reduce their carbon emissions, some…
The trade dispute between Qatar and some of its neighbours in 2017-20 served to strengthen the country's food security, spurring it to ramp up domestic production capacity and diversify global trade partners. A number of integrated strategies and programmes continue to guide long-term food security priorities and enhance self-sufficiency in essential items. As a result of this policy focus, Qatar…
