The MENA Fintech & Insurtech Festival is the region’s expanded premier platform for innovation, collaboration and transformation in the financial & insurance technology sector. The 2025 edition will focus on “Driving the Future of Finance & Insurance: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability”, bringing together industry professionals to explore the latest trends and opportunities…
On how private sector leadership is shaping Qatar’s next phase of growth What role do you see for private health care providers in developing specialised clinics and boosting medical tourism offerings? SHEIKH FAISAL BIN QASSIM AL THANI: The private sector plays a vital role in strengthening Qatar’s health care system and we are seeing a clear and growing contribution in this area. There…
Interview: Abdulla Mohammed Al Ansari, CEO, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), on fostering a more attractive market environment What role do environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations play in shaping investment strategies in Qatar’s capital markets? ABDULLA MOHAMMED AL ANSARI: Sustainability remains an essential factor for financial markets, which are beginning to perceive ESG not…
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The economy continued to grow in 2023, with estimates indicating that GDP has grown at constant prices by 1.2%. This was supported by the growth of the hydrocarbons sector by 1.4% and the non-hydrocarbons sector by 1.1%. The IMF estimates that the local economy will grow by 2% at the end of the current year, with growth jumping to 4.1% annually during 2025-29 – propped up by gas production expansion…
In recent years, Qatar has emerged as a significant player in the global economy, driven by its economic transformation and regulatory reforms. The country has made notable progress in diversifying its economy beyond hydrocarbons, with focused efforts on logistics, manufacturing, financial services, tourism and technology sectors. This economic diversification aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030,…
Qatar’s commitment to economic diversification and its ambition to become a regional centre for international business have been facilitated by a series of legal reforms that are reshaping the country’s investment landscape. At the heart of this transformation is Law No. 1 of 2019 on Regulating Non-Qatari Capital Investment in Economic Activity, a landmark law that permits 100% foreign ownership…
Interview: Dr Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, CEO, Sidra Medicine, on how strategy, talent and technology are transforming sector fundamentals To what extent are changes in the health care sector advancing Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030? DR IYABO TINUBU-KARCH: Qatar is working towards a more proactive approach to health care in alignment with QNV 2030. The country is investing in precision health, focusing…
Interview: Marwan Kraidy, CEO and Dean, Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), on how higher education in the country is shaping the future of innovation and workforce development In what ways is the evolution of higher education in Qatar contributing to long-term economic goals? MARWAN KRAIDY: The strategic national objective of Qatar is to transition from an extractive economy based on oil and…
Interview: Amro Al Hamad, Executive Director, Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, on the social and economic benefits that result from hosting major events To what extent can major global sports events contribute to economic development? AMRO AL HAMAD: Major international sports events directly and substantially impact Qatar’s economic development. These events bring in visitors who spend on…
