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Jassim Mohammed Al Ansari, CEO, Qatar Rail: Interview
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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…
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Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality: Interview
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Interview: Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality, on sustainable urban planning How can municipal regulations and service delivery policies be adapted to accommodate the forecasted rise in housing stock by end-2026? AL ATTIYAH: The comprehensive urban plan provides an integrated vision to achieve the objectives of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 through sustainable…
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Sheikh Hamad bin Talal Al Thani, CEO, Qatari Diar: Interview
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Interview: Sheikh Hamad bin Talal Al Thani, CEO, Qatari Diar, on emerging technologies reshaping urban development models How do you define a smart city, including the role of its key pillars and infrastructure? AL THANI: Smart cities are often associated with technology, but technology alone does not make a city smart. The core pillars include governance, connectivity, mobility, health and safety,…
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Ali Al Kuwairi, CEO, Msheireb Properties: Interview
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Interview: Ali Al Kuwairi, CEO, Msheireb Properties, on how integrated urban development is shaping value and investor returns In what ways can premium urban districts respond to mortgage growth driven by falling interest rates? AL KUWAIRI: Premium districts can ensure long-term stability by delivering infrastructure value that goes beyond financial cycles. Integrated smart city systems – including…
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Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar: Interview
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Interview: Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar, on the next decade of digital opportunities and innovation for greater economic diversification in the country How will the next phase of growth in Qatar’s telecommunications and digital services market evolve, given that 5G coverage is near universal? SHEIKH ALI: The growth narrative for 2026 and beyond is no longer about connecting…
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Khaled bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager, Cultural Village Foundation – Katara: Interview
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Interview: Khaled bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager, Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, on sustaining engagement in the arts How can cultural districts translate Qatar’s visitor momentum into higher year-round attendance at performances, exhibitions and festivals? AL SULAITI: One of the key challenges facing cultural districts worldwide is converting visitor interest into sustained cultural…
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Salem Al-Naemi, President, University of Doha for Science and Technology: Interview
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Interview: Salem Al-Naemi, President, University of Doha for Science and Technology, on the contribution of young entrepreneurs towards a strengthened and diversified economy How can technical and vocational training institutions address youth employment in Qatar? AL-NAEMI: Training institutions are crucial in tackling youth unemployment by equipping young people with job-ready, practical skills…
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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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Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Sabah, Director General, Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority: Interview
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Interview: Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Sabah, Director General, Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority, on strengthening resilience by building a broader base of non-oil revenue sources How are trade and investment playing a role in accelerating Kuwait’s economic diversification? SHEIKH MESHAAL JABER AL SABAH: Trade and investment are central to Kuwait’s economic transition. Efforts to modernise…
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Abdullah AlTerkait, Chairman, Al Safat Investment Company: Interview
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Interview: Abdullah AlTerkait, Chairman, Al Safat Investment Company, on strengthening market liquidity and investor confidence Where do you see the most promising investment opportunities emerging across non-oil sectors? ABDULLAH ALTERKAIT: Regulatory innovation, such as Kuwait’s financial technology (fintech) sandbox, has accelerated digital finance solutions and enabled fintechs to scale and…