The transport sector in Qatar plays an important role in the country’s aim to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons under Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, the development blueprint. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund invests heavily in building and maintaining the country’s roads, rail networks, port and airport upgrades, while developing integrated public transport system powered by cleaner…
Qatar has prioritised investment in its transport networks in recent years to enhance connectivity and competitiveness, support growth in non-hydrocarbons sectors, and bolster its position a leading global logistics and trade centre. Leveraging its strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa, government funding has focused on upgrading the country’s ports, airports and road network,…
Supply chain disruptions have historically accelerated infrastructure investment and regional economic integration that might otherwise have taken decades to materialise. The reduction in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the Iran conflict proved no exception. Roughly 20% of global oil trade passes through the Strait each day, alongside a significant share of non-oil commodities,…
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…
The transport sector in Qatar plays an important role in the country’s aim to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons under Qatar National Vision 2030, the development blueprint. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund invests heavily in building and maintaining the country’s roads, rail networks, port and airport upgrades, while developing an integrated public transport system powered by cleaner…
Despite heightened regional uncertainty stemming from the 2026 Iran conflict, Qatar continues to demonstrate economic resilience, supported by its position as one of the world’s leading LNG exporters, strong fiscal fundamentals and prudent policymaking. While short-term disruption has affected energy exports, trade and logistics, the country remains committed to advancing the objectives of Qatar
Oxford Business Group has released a new Impact Report in partnership with the National Centre for Privatisation and PPP (NCP), detailing how Saudi Arabia is leveraging privatisation and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to advance Vision 2030. Recent policy, legal and institutional reforms – including the Private Sector Participation Law and its implementing regulations – are strengthening transparency,
On supporting regional resilience amid disruption How is the Red Sea Corridor evolving from a transit route into a broader platform for regional value creation? ABDULLAH MOHAMMED ALZAMIL: The Red Sea Corridor is evolving beyond its traditional role as a transit route into a more integrated logistics and industrial ecosystem. While it has long carried a significant share of global trade, current…
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has recorded sustained freight volume growth since 2022, accelerating significantly in 2024 and 2025 Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are each advancing infrastructure investment programmes aligned with the corridor's expanding role Multilateral financing from the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and…
In this Global Platform video, Mohamed Jaidah, Group Executive Director, Jaidah Group, discusses the progress made within Qatar’s automotive and mobility sector. The country has undergone a significant transformation since it hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and was in a unique position to think ahead for the future as it prepared for the global sporting event. And, as Jaidah highlights, the
