Rising demand for hard infrastructure in Qatar is providing more opportunities for local construction firms, with smaller-scale businesses set to be key beneficiaries of nationwide development projects.
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Qatar has merged its two majority state-owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers and stepped up output, with the aim of increasing its competitiveness in global markets.
Articles & Analysis | Useful information for buiness and leisure travellers in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2017
DRESS: Qatari nationals often choose to wear the traditional clothing of the Gulf region. Foreign visitors and residents are expected to dress in a style that is sensitive to local culture, with conservative clothing recommended. Men generally wear long trousers and a shirt in public. Women’s public...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hassan Al Ibrahim, Acting Chairman, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA): Interview from The Report: Qatar 2017
What potential does the tourism sector have to make a greater contribution to the economy?
Articles & Analysis | New supply and greater diversity in tourism to aid recovery of Qatar's hospitality segment from The Report: Qatar 2017
Under pressure from reduced corporate demand, softer oil prices and slow economic growth, the hospitality industry in Doha and the wider GCC struggled with lower occupancy rates in 2016 and 2017. However, growth in the industry is expected to be faster over the next four years than in any other market in the Gulf region, with the exception of...
Articles & Analysis | Qatar bolsters its airport capacity as passenger numbers rise from The Report: Qatar 2017
Located 16 km from central Doha and within six hours flying time of 80% of the world’s population, Hamad International Airport (HIA) has emerged as a key regional transport hub since opening its doors to the public in April 2014.