In both Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) and the National Development Strategy 2011-16 (NDS 2011-16), high priority is given to the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Abdul Latif bin Rashed Al Zayani, Secretary-General, GCC from The Report: Qatar 2014
In what way is Qatar involved in fostering more economic integration among GCC member states?
The Guide takes a look at Al Zubarah, one of the largest and best-preserved examples of an 18th-century traditional pearling and trading settlements in the Gulf region, which is also the state’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site listing. It also contains hotel listings for business and leisure travellers, along with numbers for ministries, embassies and useful points of contact, and other helpful...
With sustained, long-term economic growth, the highest per capita income in the world, a stable and well-capitalised banking sector, a sovereign wealth fund that is of true global significance and one of the largest reserves of natural gas just offshore, Qatar today has many advantages. It is clear that Qatar is in a strong position from which to continue its robust economic performance, and the...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Qatar 2014
2013 saw the transition of power from the former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, his fourth son and second son with Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, a move unprecedented elsewhere in the Gulf but not unexpected in Qatar. Qatari investments straddle the globe, and the world’s top financial, construction, energy, retail and real estate businesses are vying for...