All Regions and All Sectors

Interview: Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Thani, Vice-Chairman, Al Faisal Holding, on how the tourism, real estate and education sectors are contributing to long-term economic strategies How do you see economic diversification evolving over the next decade, particularly in fostering innovation and building resilient sectors beyond energy? SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN FAISAL AL THANI: Qatar’s drive for economic…

Interview: Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani, CEO, Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar), on how infrastructure expansion enhances the country’s position on the global market How has the moderation in hydrocarbons prices impacted Qatar’s ability to sustain its trade surplus? SHEIKH ALI AL WALEED AL THANI: Qatar has maintained a strong trade surplus, recording $97bn in 2022, $66bn in 2023…

Interview: Yousef Al Jaida, CEO of Qatar Financial Centre, on laying the groundwork for sustainable growth through financial innovation and global partnerships How have regulatory reforms influenced the ease of doing business for foreign investors in financial technology (fintech) and asset management? YOUSEF AL JAIDA: Streamlined licensing procedures, expanded foreign ownership rights and the establishment…

Interview: Abdulrahman Hesham Al Sowaidi, CEO, Qatar Development Bank, on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete and thrive in international markets How is strategy being developed to ensure long term sustainability in the Qatari market? ABDULRAHMAN HESHAM AL SOWAIDI: The Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) defines priorities for the economy until 2030, addressing…