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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…
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The Report: Qatar 2026: Trade & Investment
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Qatar occupies a strategic position in global trade as the world’s second-largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). While trade revenue has historically withstood hydrocarbons price volatility, 2026 has brought new challenges, including export disruptions, shipping constraints and damage to LNG infrastructure. At the same time, reforms introduced following a modest post-2022 World Cup decline…
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The Report: Qatar 2026: Economy
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Qatar’s economic trajectory over the past two decades has been shaped by a centralised leadership model and a commitment to diversification. Under the leadership of the Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, economic policymaking is coordinated across a small number of institutions, allowing the government to align fiscal policy, investment strategy, monetary management and national planning behind…
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The Report: Qatar 2026: Capital markets
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After showing strong growth in the period leading up to 2026, Qatar’s capital markets have since demonstrated both resilience and flexibility in the face of the recent Iran conflict. Investment in manufacturing, digital transformation, logistics and tourism, along with growth in liquefied natural gas production, continue to be medium- and long-term growth drivers for the country. In the shorter term,…
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The Report: Qatar 2026: Islamic Financial Services
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Qatar’s Islamic finance sector has become an important component of the country’s broader financial system, supported by the expansion of sharia-compliant banking, takaful (Islamic insurance) and sukuk (Islamic bonds) issuance. The sector benefits from a well-established regulatory framework and institutional participation, helping position Qatar as a key player in regional Islamic finance markets.…
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The Report: Qatar 2026: Retail
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Qatar’s retail sector is set for sustained growth in 2026 and 2027, driven by rising tourism and strong domestic demand from Qataris and expatriates with high disposable income and purchasing power. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the wider Middle East following the Iran conflict, Qatar’s retail sector has remained resilient, supported by strong domestic consumption, stability, and…