Through a healthy stream of public investment and support, modern facilities and an innovative medical technology (medtech) segment, Qatar has established itself as a global leader for health care. In the 2019 Legatum Prosperity Index produced by the Legatum Institute, a UK-based think tank, Qatar ranked 48th out of 167 countries for health, with a score of 76.07 out of 100, the third highest…
In recent decades, the pharmaceutical market has expanded its geographic reach. This trend appears to be here to stay; in a survey of major pharmaceutical firms conducted by global consulting firm PwC’s Strategy& team, more than half of respondents anticipated that over 30% of their global sales would originate in emerging markets by 2018. Even in the most newly opened markets, drug companies…
On December 13, 2018 Qatar repealed the decade-long Income Tax Law (Law No. 21 of 2009) and issued the new Income Tax Law (Law No. 24 of 2018). Executive regulations (ERs) implementing Law No. 24 of 2018 were published on December 11, 2019. Highlights have been prepared based on the ERs accompanying Law No. 24 of 2018. The new ERs contain substantive changes covering the determination of taxable…
Dress Nationals often wear the traditional clothing of the Gulf. Foreign visitors and residents are expected to dress in a style that is sensitive to local culture, with conservative clothing recommended. Men generally wear long trousers, while women’s bottoms should fall below the knee, and tops should cover the shoulders and chest. Western bathing attire is typically permitted at hotel…
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Interview:Khaled Sam Hosn How much of a concern is oversupply in the retail sector, and who benefits in this situation? KHALED SAM HOSN: Increased supply will always mean more competition for retailers, but this is good news for customers, who stand to benefit from greater choice and more competitive prices. In the case of Mall of Qatar, our greatest focus is on the consumer experience and…
Interview:Bader Al-Darwish In what ways are developments such as Hamad Port and Hamad International Airport impacting growth in the retail and distribution sectors? BADER AL-DARWISH: These new developments coupled with the new free zones are key to facilitating growth in the retail and distribution sectors. New and modern infrastructure is a vital factor in the success of any sector to boost…
Interview:Ahmad Al Sayed Given the level of regional competition, how can Qatar set itself apart when it comes to attracting local and international investors to its free zones? AHMAD AL SAYED: Qatar and its free zones offer new infrastructure in a country that is rapidly diversifying and expanding its relationships with leading economies around the world. We offer a great access point to dynamic…
Interview:Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa In what ways is Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem receiving institutional support? ABDULAZIZ BIN NASSER AL KHALIFA: The Qatari entrepreneurial ecosystem has been evolving over the years, and thanks to a number of government reforms, we are becoming an environment that will help entrepreneurs excel and unlock their potential. QDB has embarked on a…
Interview:Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari Where can policy work to capture the economic benefits of disruptive technology and foster the emergence of an entrepreneurial environment? ALI BIN AHMED AL KUWARI: In recent years, Qatar has placed special emphasis on the development of the industrial sector within the framework of its integrated efforts to diversify the national economy and bolster innovation.…
