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Qatar fosters innovation to build a strong scientific research landscape
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Qatar’s education and research sector continues to evolve under the strategic oversight of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), aligning with Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) for the 2024-30 period. With a diverse ecosystem of public and private schools, international university branches and vocational training centres, Qatar is…

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Information and tips for visitors to Qatar
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Currency The local currency is the Qatari riyal. Coins are rarely used and most transactions are rounded up or down. The riyal has been pegged to the dollar at $1:QR3.64 since 2001. Currency exchanges and ATMs that accept major credit cards are widely available. Dress Nationals often wear the traditional clothing of the Gulf. Foreign visitors and residents are expected to dress in a style that is…

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Accommodation options in Qatar
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PULLMAN DOHA WEST BAY Address: Al Shatt Street, PO Box 18181, Doha T: +974 4009 4000 reservations.pullmandoha@accor.com www.pullman-doha-westbay.com Rooms: 375 hotel rooms and 95 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Business & Conference Facilities: One ballroom and seven meeting rooms, lounge area and a business centre. Health & Leisure Facilities: 24/7 fitness centre, separate…

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Qatar promotes well-being through comprehensive care and evidence-based health policies
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Qatar’s health care sector has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, evolving into one of the most advanced systems in the GCC. Underpinned by Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, the long-term development plan, and successive national health strategies, the country has focused on developing modern infrastructure, ensuring universal health coverage and promoting a healthy population…

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Qatar reforms laws to attract global investors
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Qatar’s main domestic legal structure is rooted in a distinctive combination of civil law foundations and Islamic sharia principles, with statutes codified across multiple domains, including commerce, foreign investment, labour relations and administrative sectors. In recent years, the country has embarked on a comprehensive programme of legal transformation aimed at modernising its regulatory landscape…

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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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Qatar enhances business climate through key tax regulations
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Qatar’s tax landscape is rapidly evolving with the introduction of transfer pricing filing requirements in 2020 and a domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) for large multinational enterprises, effective from January 1, 2025. These developments reinforce Qatar’s commitment to global tax alignment while maintaining its appeal as an investment destination. Looking ahead, the next major changes include…

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Oman diversifies its economy through sustainable development
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Institutional changes and various diversification efforts are propelling the country’s economy forwards. At the confluence of the Gulf and Arabian Sea, Oman occupies a strategically important location for trade and logistics. Although it is not on the Gulf, Oman sits atop significant oil and natural gas reserves. Under the leadership of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said since January 2020, the country…

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Oman's economy supports sustainable development
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Sound economic management, a revival in hydrocarbons prices and a series of new development plans are combining to make Oman an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment in the Gulf region. Growth is robust, while the sultanate’s excellent relations with its neighbours and global powers are boosting its international trade. Oman’s geostrategic location helps with this, as it borders…

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Policy reforms boost Oman as investment destination
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With its international trade showing robust growth and its foreign direct investment (FDI) flow continuing to strengthen, Oman is already an important destination for trade and investment in the GCC. In recent years, a new raft of policies and plans have been put in place to boost existing economic relationships still further. New special economic zones (SEZs), investor-friendly regulations, integrated…