Industry
From The Report: Qatar 2024
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Qatar’s manufacturing industry is of central importance to the government’s economic diversification drive, with high-value production lines receiving substantial public and private investment in recent years. The country appears to have worked the 2017-21 economic and diplomatic blockade put in place by a number of GCC countries to its advantage, with the new trade partnerships forged during that period contributing to the robust expansion of manufacturing and exports. The next stage of industrial development for Qatar sees the country at a relatively advanced stage of Industry 4.0 implementation, while the adoption of circular economy methods is also expected to contribute to the evolution of Qatari manufacturing.

This chapter contains interviews with Ziyad Eissa, CEO of S’Hail Holding Group; and Mohamed Jaidah, Group Executive Director of Jaidah Group.

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Overview

Steady progress: Advanced manufacturing facilities and favourable start-up ecosystem are key drivers of economic growth
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Qatar’s manufacturing industry is of central importance to the government’s economic diversification drive, with high-value production lines receiving substantial public and private investment in recent years. The country appears to have worked the 2017-21 economic and diplomatic blockade put in place by a number of GCC countries to its advantage, with the new trade partnerships forged during that period contributing to the robust expansion of its manufacturing and exports. The next stage of…

Analysis

Growth drivers: Qatar’s substantial gas reserves position the country as a global supplier as drive for carbon-capture facilities gains momentum
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Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) outlines a targeted approach to industrial development between 2024 and 2030. It underscores the value of specialised, high-productivity clusters where Qatar either excels or could develop considerable advantages. More specifically, the NDS-3 advocates for the chemical industry to expand into conventional and blue gasbased petrochemicals. It also proposes the expansion of plastics production. Furthermore, it suggests the metallurgical segment…

Interview

Essential upgrades: Ziyad Eissa, CEO, S’Hail Holding Group, on using recycled materials to expand Qatar’s manufacturing capacity
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Interview:Ziyad Eissa In what ways can recycling help ease Qatar’s historical dependence on imports? ZIYAD EISSA: Qatar has historically relied on imports for its industrial needs. In recent years, however, efforts to expand its manufacturing base were supported by the significant demand created by projects carried out in preparation for hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Even as Qatar’s industrial capacity has been strengthened, the country continues to import the raw materials used in…

Interview

Keys to prosperity: Mohamed Jaidah, Group Executive Director, Jaidah Group, on the factors guiding industrial expansion and diversification
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Interview:Mohamed Jaidah What are the key enablers of cross-sectoral growth for corporate holdings in Qatar? MOHAMED JAIDAH: An important driver of cross-sectoral growth in the country is the substantial investment made in infrastructure. In the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the country embarked on a significant upgrade of physical and digital infrastructure. These improvements positively impacted companies operating in the country and created an enduring legacy following the sports…

Analysis

Green solutions: The MENA region is poised to lead global steel decarbonisation
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As global industry seeks to reduce or eliminate its carbon footprint, a number of MENA countries are investing in green steel production to capture market share and help meet emissions targets. Industry generates 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually, with the steel manufacturing segment accounting for the largest share, at 7%, due in part to a reliance on coal to heat smelting furnaces. According to a September 2022 report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis,…