Qatar Retail Sector Research Highlights

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Bader Al-Darwish, Chairman and Managing Director, Darwish Holding: Interview
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Interview: Bader Al-Darwish, Chairman and Managing Director, Darwish Holding, on evolving preferences and omnichannel integration How is the luxury retail segment evolving in response to a shift in consumer preferences, driven by younger, more digitally connected shoppers? BADER AL-DARWISH: While exclusivity, craftsmanship and quality remain essential, younger consumers seek more personalised, tech-enabled…

Overview

Qatar’s retail sector grows with e-commerce and digital shift
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Qatar’s retail landscape is evolving rapidly following a boost in modernisation and infrastructure investment in 2022. As the country becomes increasingly attractive as a tourist destination, it continues its expansion of high-end shopping malls, often embedded as a part of a greater customer experience that includes leisure activities and entertainment options. While particularly popular as a shopping…

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The Report: Qatar 2025: Retail
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The Report: Qatar 2025
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Qatar is channeling its hydrocarbons wealth into long-term economic transformation, with diversification accelerating after the FIFA 2022 World Cup. In 2024 non-oil sectors accounted for over 60% of GDP, led by tourism, logistics and financial services. Strong fiscal buffers, a US dollar peg and prudent management of the $475bn Qatar Investment Authority support macroeconomic stability. Reforms in

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Shane Eldstrom, CEO, United Developers: Interview
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Interview:Shane Eldstrom To what extent are consumer trends fuelling growth in Qatar’s luxury retail market? SHANE ELDSTROM: Growth in the luxury retail market is reflecting the desire for personalised experiences and sustainable, high-quality products. Qatar’s evolving demographics, characterised by a young and affluent population and a large expatriate community, provide an ideal environment…

Analysis

Buy now/pay later competition in emerging markets
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Building on the momentum seen in the e-commerce space during the Covid-19 pandemic, the buy now/ pay later (BNPL) model is one of the fastest-growing segments in consumer finance, particularly in emerging markets. BNPL providers offer point-of-sale loans that consumers can repay in instalments over the course of weeks or even months. Charging little to no interest, these microcredit providers make…

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How Qatari retail may benefit from high disposable income and e-commerce
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Through Qatar National Vision 2030, Qatar has looked to diversify its economy away from oil and gas and develop new income streams, particularly in the service sector. This diversification effort culminated in the hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which demonstrated Qatar’s advancements in infrastructure and its ability to organise global events. At the same time, it catalysed growth in the retail…

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The Report: Qatar 2024: Retail
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Qatar is looking to diversify its economy away from oil and gas, and develop new income streams – particularly in the service sector. The 2022 FIFA World Cup demonstrated the country’s advancements in infrastructure and its ability to organise global events. At the same time, the tournament catalysed growth in the retail sector by boosting tourism and consumer spending. The sector is expected to…

Country Report

The Report: Qatar 2024
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While known primarily for its vast gas reserves prior to 2010, Qatar’s global profile received a major boost that year when it was chosen to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, leading to a significant increase in infrastructure development throughout the country. Qatar is now leveraging its natural resources to become a knowledge-based, diversified economy, and it is looking to attract greater foreig

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The Report: Qatar 2022
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Qatar’s performance during the Covid-19 pandemic built on the strength of its response to the economic blockade imposed in mid-2017. The economy has been supported by the North Field expansion project, which will increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production from 77m tonnes per year in 2018 to 110m tonnes per year in 2027, when the project is set to be completed. The development will furthe

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