Qatar

Known for their speed, endurance and friendly demeanour, the Arabian breed of horses has been prized for centuries throughout the world. It was on the backs of these steeds that the forces of Islam spread throughout the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North Africa. In the Ottoman Empire, the role of Arabians was so important that sultans raised them...

International player: With a variety of projects in the works, the country is set to improve its global and regional standing

BUSINESS HOURS: Private businesses commonly work from Saturday to mid-Thursday afternoon and are open from 8:00am to noon and 4:00pm to 8:00pm. International companies often work from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Ministries and government agencies typically work Sunday to Thursday from 7:00am to 2:00pm. It is useful...

One challenge emerging from the rapid expansion of hospitals and health care providers in Qatar is a shortage of skilled professionals. “While the shortage of nurses is a global problem, Qatar currently faces a significant hurdle,” Carolyn Byrne, the dean and CEO of the University of Calgary – Qatar (UCQ), told OBG. “It is in need of at least 5000...

Article 11 of Qatar’s current tax law, Law No. 21 of 2009, which came into effect on January 1, 2010, has affected foreign corporate and individual taxpayers in Qatar in two major ways. First, Article 11 includes legislation that altered the income tax regime substantially, replacing a variable-rate system with a 10% flat rate for most corporate...

In its Public Information Notice No. 12/7, the International Monetary Fund noted that Qatar’s GDP growth rate is projected to be approximately 6% in 2012, half of which is related to hydrocarbons sales. In line with its effort to lessen its reliance on the oil and gas sector, it is estimated that government investment in large-scale infrastructure...