With oil having lost much of its sparkle, Qatar is looking to tighten up its finances without jeopardizing the infrastructure works it sees as key to building a sustainable future.

TBY talks to HE Yoon Sang-jick, Minister of Trade, Industry & Energy of the Republic of Korea, on a history of bilateral trade, the SME segment, and the potential of nuclear energy.

TBY talks to HE Anantaporn Kanjanarat, Minister of Energy of Thailand, on the role of LNG in Thailand's future energy security, learning from Qatar, and the impact of ASEAN.

The Made in China Forum, held in December 2015, signifies the commitment between Qatar and China to continue developing diplomatic and economic ties.

While few doubt Qatar's ability to weather a protracted energy crisis, doing so is costly, making diversification more than just a buzzword.

TBY talks to HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of Economy and Commerce, on the impact of falling oil prices, the role of SMEs, and challenges going forward.

Qatar has affirmed its commitment to expanding its investments in the US and has committed over $35 billion in investment over the next five years.

Manateq has developed a wide variety of special economic zones (SEZs) to offer investors tax incentives, facilities, and connectivity to develop Qatar's industrial and logistics sectors.

With oil and gas on the fritz, assets in other sectors are more important than ever.

From LNG services to foreign airlines, a range of firms have come to do business in Qatar.

The financial sector of Qatar has, for many years, been one of the strongest in the world, and 2015 made clear the unwavering capacity of its banks to support economic growth, even in the face of global macroeconomic volatility.

TBY talks to HE Sheikh Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani, Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), on fiscal policy, the impact of low oil prices, and the strength of the banks.

With strong economic fundamentals, Qatari-based banks are on the move in the international arena, with acquisitions and partnerships underscoring Qatar's overall strategy of diversifying its investment portfolio.

Qatar's capital markets are among the highest rated in any country, with years of stable market performance assuaging investors' concerns amid a somewhat disappointing 2015.

A number of investment houses in Qatar are examining the market to take advantage of potential opportunities.

TBY talks to Nasser Bin Rashid Al Misnad, Deputy CEO of Beema, on growth rates, new points of contact, and sharia-compliant products.

Ranked as the 14th most competitive country for doing business by the World Economic Forum, Qatar's openness to foreign investors and the strong technical capacity of its local workforce complement its years of macroeconomic stability and make the country an ideal location for companies looking to establish operations in the GCC.

TBY talks to Rashid Al Saad Al Kuwari, Senior Partner at Sharq Law firm, on the legal challenges foreign investors can face and what makes the country's tax system so efficient.