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Interview:Sheikh Ali Al Waleed Al Thani What more can be done to accelerate the transition to a diversified, knowledge-based economy? SHEIKH ALI AL WALEED AL THANI: In parallel with transport infrastructure development projects such as Hamad International Airport, Hamad Port, Doha Metro, as well as those improving digital infrastructure, Qatar has made significant investment in human capital…

Interview:Yousuf Al Jaida Where do you identify global trends driving financial innovation, and how are financial centres looking to capitalise on these opportunities? YOUSUF AL JAIDA: Artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, big data, financial technology (fintech), digital banking and sustainable finance stand out as particularly critical trends poised to reshape the financial landscape.…

Interview:Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani What initiatives have been implemented to make Qatar an investment destination in logistics, e-commerce and cloud data services? SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN HAMAD BIN FAISAL AL THANI: Over the past decade Qatar has achieved significant milestones in logistics, with new developments to the airport, ports, roads and metro systems. As a pioneer in…

Interview: Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani In what ways is the non-hydrocarbons economy expected to evolve in the short term? SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN HAMAD BIN QASSIM AL THANI: Qatar anticipates substantial growth and diversification in its non-hydrocarbons economy, aligning closely with the objectives laid out in the Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3). This blueprint aims to position…

Interview:Saleh bin Mohammed Al Nabit Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can help accelerate Qatar’s socio-economic growth? SALEH BIN MOHAMMED AL NABIT: Integrating the UN SDGs into Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy 2024-30 represents a strategic investment in tackling challenges, while promoting sustainable economic growth, social equity and environmental protections.…

Interview: Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani Which non-oil sectors offer key potential to drive economic growth in the short to medium term? SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN JASSIM BIN MOHAMMED AL THANI: Qatar has seen robust growth in non-oil sectors, driven by Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV). The non-oil sector has outpaced the oil sector in recent years, and we are confident that local, regional…