Qatar National Vision 2030 sees the government working to diversify the country’s economy away from hydrocarbons, in the process enhancing the knowledge-based economy. To achieve that goal, the ...

Interview: HH Princess Nouf bint Muhammad bin Abdullah Al Saud, CEO, King Khalid Foundation, on how strategic capital and innovative funding models can strengthen the non-profit sector How should ...

Regional tensions during the recent Iran conflict, together with concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, brought Qatar’s strategic importance as a stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...

Qatar’s construction and real estate sectors entered 2026 on a stable footing, although the Iran-conflict temporarily dampened buyer sentiment and slowed transaction momentum, particularly in ...

The transformation of Qatar’s education system demonstrates what ambitious national planning, coupled with high levels of public investment, can achieve. The number of Qataris pursuing higher ...

Qatar’s Islamic finance sector has become an increasingly important component of the country’s broader financial system, supported by the expansion of sharia-compliant banking, takaful (Islamic ...

Qatar’s insurance market is experiencing robust growth, particularly in health insurance – driven by mandatory health care coverage for 2.9m expatriates – as well as increased demand for travel health ...

In 2026 Qatar’s industry sector is moving from planning to execution, with years of strategic investment beginning to translate into tangible operational outcomes. Beyond accelerating diversification, ...

Qatar’s ICT sector continues to underpin the government’s digital economy goals and wider digital value creation. Qatar had near-universal internet usage, high mobile penetration and some of the ...

Despite heightened regional uncertainty in 2026, Qatar remains well positioned for long-term growth, supported by its role as a leading liquefied natural gas exporter, strong fiscal foundations and ...

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 ...

Qatar has prioritised investment in its transport networks in recent years to enhance connectivity and competitiveness, support growth in non-hydrocarbons sectors, and bolster its position a leading ...