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Sheikh Hamad bin Talal Al Thani, CEO, Qatari Diar: Interview
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Interview: Sheikh Hamad bin Talal Al Thani, CEO, Qatari Diar, on emerging technologies reshaping urban development models How do you define a smart city, including the role of its key pillars and infrastructure? AL THANI: Smart cities are often associated with technology, but technology alone does not make a city smart. The core pillars include governance, connectivity, mobility, health and safety,…
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Ali Al Kuwari, CEO, Msheireb Properties: Interview
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Interview: Ali Al Kuwari, CEO, Msheireb Properties, on how integrated urban development is shaping value and investor returns In what ways can premium urban districts respond to mortgage growth driven by falling interest rates? AL KUWARI: Premium districts can ensure long-term stability by delivering infrastructure value that goes beyond financial cycles. Integrated smart city systems – including…
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Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar: Interview
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Interview: Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar, on the next decade of digital opportunities and innovation for greater economic diversification in the country How will the next phase of growth in Qatar’s telecommunications and digital services market evolve, given that 5G coverage is near universal? SHEIKH ALI: The growth narrative for 2026 and beyond is no longer about connecting…
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Khaled bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager, Cultural Village Foundation – Katara: Interview
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Interview: Khaled bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager, Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, on sustaining engagement in the arts How can cultural districts translate Qatar’s visitor momentum into higher year-round attendance at performances, exhibitions and festivals? AL SULAITI: One of the key challenges facing cultural districts worldwide is converting visitor interest into sustained cultural…
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Salem Al-Naemi, President, University of Doha for Science and Technology: Interview
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Interview: Salem Al-Naemi, President, University of Doha for Science and Technology, on the contribution of young entrepreneurs towards a strengthened and diversified economy How can technical and vocational training institutions address youth employment in Qatar? AL-NAEMI: Training institutions are crucial in tackling youth unemployment by equipping young people with job-ready, practical skills…
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Amir Berbic, Dean, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar: Interview
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Interview: Amir Berbic, Dean, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, on identifying collaborative opportunities and investment priorities within creative fields How are arts and design programmes adapting in pedagogy and infrastructure to ensure increased access leads to high-value creative employment? BERBIC: Institutions in the sector are under pressure to remain agile, as…
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The Report: Qatar 2026: Industry
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In 2026 Qatar’s industry sector is moving from planning to execution, with years of strategic investment beginning to translate into tangible operational outcomes. Beyond accelerating diversification, the first full year of implementation under the Third National Development Strategy for years 2024-30 and the National Manufacturing Strategy for the corresponding time period look to position the country…
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The Report: Qatar 2026: Country Profile
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Qatar’s economic outlook in 2026 is being shaped by a complex regional environment, with the Iran conflict serving as the most significant external shock of the year. The conflict has tested energy infrastructure, trade routes and crisis management capabilities across the Gulf, creating short-term pressures on liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and maritime logistics. At the same time, it has…
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The Report: Qatar 2026: Banking
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Qatar’s economic diversification goals under its long-term economic blueprint – Qatar National Vision 2030 – positions its banking sector and its dynamic Islamic finance segment as an important pillar for sustainable development and non-fossil fuel growth. Financial and insurance services continue to be an important driver of Qatar’s economic growth, with sector contribution to GDP gradually…