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Joseph Abraham, Group CEO, Commercial Bank of Qatar: Interview
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Interview:Joseph Abraham What role does technology play in improving the consumer experience, and what is the optimum balance of in-person and online banking? JOSEPH ABRAHAM: As technology evolves, banks need to adapt and improve their capacity to innovate. The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant effect on digitalisation in Qatar’s banking sector, as it drastically shortened the time institutions…
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Khalid Al Subeai, CEO, Dukhan Bank: Interview
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Interview:Khalid Al Subeai How do you envision technology will change Qatar’s Islamic financial services sector? KHALID AL SUBEAI: Qatar National Vision 2030, the country’s long-term economic development strategy, prioritises building a knowledge-based economy. This has required equipping our citizens with enhanced digital capabilities and widening the use of financial technology (fintech).…
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Bassel Gamal, Group CEO, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB): Interview
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Interview:Bassel Gamal What trends do you see in the Islamic banking industry in terms of both organic and inorganic growth? BASSEL GAMAL: The global Islamic finance market is growing rapidly, having increased by double-digit rates to $2.7trn in assets and a roughly 6% share of all banking assets. A few years ago Islamic banks realised that having an Islamic licence was not enough to succeed;…
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Neville Bissett, Group CEO, QTerminals: Interview
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Interview:Neville Bissett How will Qatar’s maritime trade benefit from the normalisation of regional relations and the positioning of Hamad Port as a trans-shipment centre? NEVILLE BISSETT: The fastest way to get products from A to B is not by ship. It is, however, the best means to transport a significantly high volume of products – more than via any other mode of transport. In this context,…
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Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Managing Director and CEO, Qatar Rail; and Minister of Municipality: Interview
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Interview:Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie What are the current priorities for the public transport system under Qatar National Vision 2030? ABDULLA BIN ABDULAZIZ BIN TURKI AL SUBAIE: A high-quality, integrated public transport network consisting of metro, tram and bus routes is vital to accomplishing the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. Current priorities include expanding mobility…
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Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi, President, Public Works Authority (Ashghal): Interview
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Interview:Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi In what ways is Qatar benefitting from the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Law? SAAD BIN AHMAD AL MUHANNADI: PPPs play a vital role in developing the private sector and will be an important mechanism for future projects. In line with Qatar’s efforts to increase the participation of the local and international private sector in the country’s plans,…
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Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health; and Managing Director, Hamad Medical Corporation: Interview
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Interview:Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari What allowed Qatar’s health care system to cope with the challenges presented by Covid-19? HANAN MOHAMED AL KUWARI: Working together across the health care system – in partnership with ministries, public and private organisations, and the community – enabled Qatar have one of the lowest Covid-19 mortality rates in the world and a high vaccination rate. However,…
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Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Managing Director, Qetaifan Projects: Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Thani To what extent has the Covid-19 pandemic and the end of the blockade had a tangible impact on the sector’s long-term outlook? SHEIKH NASSER BIN ABDULRAHMAN AL THANI: One trend we have seen as a result of the pandemic is that many families are trying to find independent, separate homes instead of living in more traditional, shared residences.…
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Abdul Aziz Mohammed Al Rabban, Co-founder, Place Vendôme; and Chairman and Managing Director, Business Trading Company: Interview
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Interview:Abdul Aziz Mohammed Al Rabban How can Qatar’s retail sector maximise returns from the 2022 FIFA World Cup? ABDUL AZIZ MOHAMMED AL RABBAN: The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be a key opportunity for retailers, and they should work to maximise returns from the event. Qatar is expecting around 1.2m visitors for the competition, which means that prior to, during and after the event…
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HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani “Restoring Hope” sends an important message about returning to normalcy, without, of course, abandoning the means of protection and precaution; this comes after a difficult time that the world has experienced and is still experiencing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has left behind millions of victims and countless humanitarian, social…