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Rama Chakaki, President, Qatar Science and Technology Park: Interview
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Interview : Rama Chakaki, President, Qatar Science and Technology Park, on scaling technology ventures, digital transformation and future-ready production systems How is Qatar fostering innovation and technology development within its industrial sector? CHAKAKI: Qatar is taking a long-term approach to embedding advanced technology into its industrial base, shifting from a resource-driven model to…
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Omar Alfardan, CEO & Managing Director, Alfardan Corporation: Interview
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Interview: Omar Alfardan, CEO & Managing Director, Alfardan Corporation, on digital transformation deepening engagement in physical spaces How are retailers adapting to reconcile visitor demand with evolving domestic expectations, as tourist arrivals are expected to exceed 5.3m in 2026? ALFARDAN: Luxury and experiential retailers are embracing a dual-track strategy that meets the expectations…
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Jassim Mohammed Al Ansari, CEO, Qatar Rail: Interview
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Interview: Jassim Mohammed Al Ansari, CEO, Qatar Rail, on how rail infrastructure contributes to economic diversification Which policy, regulatory and technical frameworks are most critical to enabling seamless cross-border rail connectivity within the GCC? AL ANSARI: From a policy perspective, a shared vision is required for how international passenger and freight services will operate across the…
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Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality: Interview
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Interview: Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality, on sustainable urban planning How can municipal regulations and service delivery policies be adapted to accommodate the forecasted rise in housing stock by end-2026? AL ATTIYAH: The comprehensive urban plan provides an integrated vision to achieve the objectives of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 through sustainable…
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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 Kuwairi, CEO, Msheireb Properties: Interview
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Interview: Ali Al Kuwairi, 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 KUWAIRI: 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…