Open banking represents a transformative shift in the financial services industry, allowing third-party providers to access consumer financial data securely through application programming interfaces ...

In English Oman is accelerating economic transformation by strengthening the private sector and expanding access to capital for small businesses and start-ups. In line with Oman Vision 2040, priority ...

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 ...

Qatar occupies a strategic position in global trade as the world’s second-largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). While trade revenue has historically withstood hydrocarbons price volatility, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...