One area of research in which Qatar is forging ahead these days is that of medical and health sciences. Behind the mass of new studies and projects now ongoing in the state lies Qatar Foundation (QF), although a number of other institutions are also deeply involved in this multi-application research.
In recent years Qatar has seen a renewed focus on tourism. “In the past, a prosperous tourism sector was not a top priority. Most resources were being devoted to other areas like energy, health and education,” Hassan Abdulrahman Al Ibrahim, strategy development director at the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), told OBG. “Now that’s changed. As...
Since its first commercial launch in 2001, the spread of third-generation, or 3G, mobile networks has redefined how people use the web, providing broadbandvelocity access to consumers on the go. Global uptake mushroomed in response: subscriptions rose from 268m in 2007 to 2.1bn in 2013, an annual increase of 40%, according to the International...
Recent years have brought a flood of activity for hotel and resort developers in Qatar. Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the government plans to invest $20bn in tourism infrastructure, the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) said at Dubai’s Arabian Hotel Investment conference in May 2013. Hosting the influx of visitors expected for one of the world’s...
The Qatar National Research Strategy (QNRS) 2012 details the nation’s vision of becoming a global centre for research and development (R&D), excellence and innovation. This forms part of overall plans to develop human capital and institutions, build and maintain a diversified and competitive economy, improve the health and social well-being...
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