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Qatar Industry
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Nasser Hassan Al Naimi, Managing Director, Barzan Holdings: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2019
Articles & Analysis | Industrial diversification insulates Qatar's economy from effects of blockade from The Report: Qatar 2019
The potential for the industrial sector to play a major role in Qatar’s economic growth was officially recognised in 2008 with the publication of the country’s plan for long-term development, Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030). Since then Qatar has taken a number of steps to increase the incentives available to foreign investors interested...
Articles & Analysis | Countries worldwide preparing for the next industrial revolution from The Report: Qatar 2019
The global economy is entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), or Industry 4.0, based on the application of new digital and automated technologies in production processes and service delivery. These changes are presenting emerging markets with opportunities such as improved productivity, as well as risks, namely reshoring and the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mohamed Badr Al Sadah, CEO, Hassad Food: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2019
The potential for the industrial sector to play a major role in Qatar’s economic growth was officially recognised in 2008 with the publication of the country’s plan for long-term development, Qatar National Vision 2030. Since then Qatar has taken a number of steps to increase the incentives available to foreign investors interested in supporting the country’s industry. Boosted by a new project...
Its relatively small population and status as the world’s biggest gas exporter have helped Qatar become the richest country globally in terms of GDP per capita, which stood at $72,700 at current prices in 2019, according to IMF estimates. In recent years, however, the nation has faced strong economic headwinds from a drop in global energy prices to a diplomatic blockade.