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...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Qatar 2014
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Qatar 2012
With one of the world’s most commanding positions in the global energy industry and a growing role in regional diplomacy, Qatar has seen many returns on the political and economic investments it has made in the past two decades.
This section includes an article focusing on Qatar’s strong equestrian tradition. In recent years, leaders have been making moves to reintroduce the state’s equestrian past. This has involved investing in facilities at home, as well as building up Qatar’s profile in racing circuits abroad. The chapter also includes a listing of leading hotels and resorts, as well as useful telephone numbers and...
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Qatar 2012
With assistance from Clyde...
Chapter | Accountancy & Tax from The Report: Qatar 2012
In conjunction with The Advisors RSM, this chapter outlines the new rules and regulations for foreign firms operating in Qatar. It also looks at key sections of Law No. 21, a new tax code that came into effect in January 2010, as well as the executive regulations released in support of the law. This chapter includes an interview with Jaber Al Hedfa, Partner, The Advisors RSM.