Investing in Qatar`s real estate sector is more attractive than ever before due to the recent reforms. Foreign investors are able to access a wider range of properties in more locations due to a resolution announced by the Council of…
Qatar is making considerable progress towards developing a more competitive FinTech ecosystem. The National FinTech Strategy was published in 2019 and the Qatar Fintech Hub (QFTH) was established soon after. The QFTH supports the initiatives of Qatar Central Bank (QCB)…
Qatar has made remarkable progress in the fintech sector and is accelerating the ecosystem. In order to advance and enhance the development of the sector, the key stakeholders have published the Qatar National Fintech Strategy (QNFS) 2020 with the establishment…
Qatar aims to be the world’s biggest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for at least the next two decades. The country will spend billions to develop the North Field and to increase the capacity by more than 50% to…
Qatar has seen a significant increase in the volume and value of locally produced fruit and vegetable sales in the recent past with over 23,565 tons of local produce sold in 2020 and over 3,752 tons in January 2021. This…
Qatar is getting ready to implement a Value Added Tax (VAT) and the private sector has been urged to prepare for it accordingly. It is advised to be VAT ready at least six to nine months before the implementation. Qatar…
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI) has announced that the services related to company formation, renewal and cancellation will be available online only. From Sunday, 28th of February, 2021 the Single Window platform must be used for the submission…
It is expected that the sports industry in Qatar and the GCC will grow faster than elsewhere. A recent survey conducted by PwC painted a picture of the industry in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The sports…
The Ministry of Transport & Communication (MOTC) recently organized a webinar on ‘Knowledge Mining & Artificial Intelligence’. It is anticipated that artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly contribute to the growth of businesses in different shapes and sizes from start-ups and…
Qatar’s e-commerce market is developing and is expected to exceed QAR 11.7 billion (USD 3.2 billion) by 2022 compared to QAR 4.7 billion (USD 1.3 billion) in 2017. Over 350 e-commerce websites have been registered with the Ministry of Transport…
