A series of initiatives designed to promote entrepreneurship and incubate start-ups in Qatar are strengthening the country’s research, development and innovation (RDI) ecosystem.
Qatar Economy
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Economic update | Qatar: Year in Review 2018
11 Jan 2019
Strong gains by the non-oil and gas sector underpinned solid growth in Qatar’s economy in 2018, laying the foundations for further expansion as the country works to mitigate the fallout from the regional blockade and step up efforts to diversify its economy.
Increasing efforts to diversify its economy and realign its trade relationships, Qatar is building new links and expanding ties with existing partners.
Economic update | Launch of new free zones to boost Qatar’s foreign investment and diversification plans
31 Oct 2018
Qatar is ramping up efforts to increase foreign investment and incentivise activity in a range of different industries, unveiling plans to launch two new free trade zones.
Economic update | SMEs set for growing role as Qatar looks towards private sector diversification
15 May 2018
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be set for a much more prominent role in Qatar, with the government stepping up efforts to collaborate with local companies as part of broader diversification plans.
Do you expect the retail sector to face oversupply in the short to medium term, and what impact will additional space have on existing malls?