Economy

A more equal global recovery?

Article: Qatar Economic Forum

Adriana Romero

Energy

Qatar Sustainability

Article: Going Green in the Gulf

Adriana Romero

Governance

Shura Council in Qatar

Article: Elections for Shura Council in 2021

Sports & The 2022 FIFA World Cup

Built to Last

Focus: The World Cup legacy

Economy

Finding a Bright Side

Focus: Emerging stronger from crisis

Krikor Khatchikian, Managing Director, Grey Doha.

Energy & Industry

Locally Made

Focus: Made in Qatar

Although the robustness of Qatar's supply chains and its economy were seriously put to test in 2020, the country's crisis management and certain recent political developments promise a good 2021.

Energy & Industry

Deft Diversification

Focus: Diversification

Qatar has made significant steps in diversifying away from oil and gas, but downstream production still plays a prominent role in the country's economy.

Food Security & Sustainability

Going Green

Focus: Sustainable & environmentally friendly economy

From roads that reflect much of the sun's radiation to a carbon neutral World Cup and one of the world's largest solar power plants, Qatar is showing the world how it is done.

Health & Education

Ideal Location

Focus: Qatar’s contribution to global RDI

Qatar is well on its way to being a global hub for innovation in science and technology.

Food Security & Sustainability

Ah, Grow On!

Focus

With the main of goal of food security, technology looks to play an ever-increasingly important role in how food is made.

Health & Education

Well Taken Care of Two

Focus: The next healthcare hub

Increasing investments are pushing Qatar to the forefront of medical developments.

ICT & Media

Come Together

Focus: Connectivity

Thanks to high levels of connectivity, Qatar is on its way toward digital transformation ahead of most nations in the region.

ICT & Media

Service Providers Are Needed to Truly Deliver

Focus

Firms such as MEEZA are at the forefront of digitalization in Qatar, building and maintaining the infrastructure that allows data to be moved, stored, and utilized at massive scales.

Transport

Green Deal

Focus: Eco-friendly public transportation

Real Estate & Construction

Too Much?

Focus: Real estate oversupply

While some analysts worry that hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup may lead to an oversupply in the construction market, a more in-depth analysis shows that Qataris have thought this through.

Real Estate & Construction

Self-sufficiency Spurs

Focus: Locally sourced materials

Producing materials for the construction industry locally has become an important part of Qatar's goal of self-sufficency.

Finance

Going Above and Beyond With the Banking Experience

Focus: Commercial Bank of Qatar

Dr. Leonie Ruth Lethbridge, EGM and Chief Operating Officer of Commercial Bank of Qatar, outlines the steps taken by Commercial Bank to build momentum for a new phase of sustainable growth as part of its vision to be the bank of choice in Qatar.

Finance

Merging for the Win

Focus: Mergers and acquisitions

Consolidation in the banking sector will help create a strong foundation, hopefully laying the groundwork for future growth.

Diplomacy

Strength Through Adversity

Focus: Lifting of the blockade

The blockade, an attempt to curb Qatar's regional voice, despite spelling unwelcome attention and expense for Doha, highlighted alternative economic solutions, with an inevitable reversal following on January 5, 2021.

Economy

Two Birds, One Stone

Focus: Resilience and adaptation

Qatar's self-sufficiency and diversification strategies in the wake of the 2017 blockade gave it a head start in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the courage and confidence to face future challenges with aplomb.