Retail Sector Research Highlights

Interview

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…

Chapter

The Report: Qatar 2025: Retail
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Country Report

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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Ahmed Akaak, CEO, Special Economic Zone at Duqm: Interview
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Interview: Ahmed Akaak To what extent can infrastructure development attract and sustain industrial investment? AHMED AKAAK: Globally competitive infrastructure is essential to attracting and sustaining industrial investment in Oman’s economic zones. For example, critical assets at Duqm include the multipurpose fisheries port, which features dedicated fisheries industrial complex housing processing…

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Harssha Shetty, CEO, Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel: Interview
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Interview: Harssha Shetty What role is the iron and steel industry expected to play in Oman’s development and industrialisation? HARSSHA SHETTY: The iron and steel industry is pivotal to Oman’s economic development and industrialisation, aligning with Oman Vision 2040. Historically, manufacturing – specifically steel production – has been a catalyst for wealth creation. Steel is a crucial…

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Dawood Al Hadabi, CEO, Public Establishment for Industrial Estates: Interview
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Interview: Dawood Al Hadabi Which strategies is Oman using to enhance the competitiveness of its industrial areas? DAWOOD AL HADABI: The strategies being implemented are deeply integrated with the objectives outlined in Oman Vision 2040. This vision encompasses a comprehensive approach to diversifying the energy portfolio to reduce carbon emissions and the dependency on traditional sources like natural…

Analysis

New technologies reshape manufacturing in emerging markets
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Amid the backdrop of dynamic shifts in global trade patterns and technological advancement, Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence (AI) are substantially reshaping manufacturing landscapes in emerging markets. Although challenges exist for full implementation – including infrastructure and skill gaps – rapid urbanisation and a burgeoning young workforce in these countries drive demand for automation…

Analysis

Increasing competition between buy now/pay later players
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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…

Overview

Economic reforms reshape Oman's commercial landscape
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Oman has taken numerous steps to reshape its economic landscape in recent years, gradually moving away from dependence on hydrocarbons. While oil and gas continue to play a significant role in GDP and exports, the sultanate has made notable progress in developing its manufacturing base, expanding retail activity, and attracting local and foreign investment in strategic sectors. Key reforms, government-led…

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