Recent years have been tough going for the global retail sector, and the Gulf region is no exception to this trend. As unemployment has risen, bank credit has dried up and consumer confidence has withered. As a result, retail sales have fallen precipitously. In Qatar, however, things look somewhat brighter. Although growth in the sector has slowed,...
Reform and investment in the education sector is integral to Qatar’s National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) goals. QNV 2030 defines long-term outcomes for the country and provides a framework within which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed. The national vision addresses major challenges facing Qatar through four interconnected...
Several new laws and regulations were introduced in 2011 and 2012 that will affect businesses operating in Qatar. A brief summary of these new laws and recent regulatory developments is set out here.
How is the continued economic downturn in European and US markets affecting competition in growth markets such as the Gulf?
On November 17, 2009 the government of the state of Qatar issued a new tax code in the form of Law No. 21 of 2009. The new law, which came into effect on January 1, 2010, officially replaces Law No 11 of 1993, the country’s previous tax code. The new law was formulated after careful perusal of Qatar’s Constitution, Law No 11 of 1993 (the previous...
In line with the objectives articulated in Qatar National Vision 2030, the government has invested significant resources to reform the health sector and to improve standards. The underlying principle supporting the reform process is to shift from the current hospital-based acute-care system to a more integrated model of services. In the new model,...
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