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Interviews & Viewpoints | Lim Hng Kiang, Singapore Minister of Trade and Industry: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2015
Articles & Analysis | Qatar extending its National Health Insurance Scheme from The Report: Qatar 2015
While the large investments in infrastructure anticipated over the coming years represent the most significant growth driver for the insurance industry, changes in the way that Qataris access health care are also expected to have a large impact on the sector. In April 2014 the National Health Insurance Scheme, known as Seha, was extended to...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ali Saleh Al Fadala, Senior Deputy Group President and CEO, Qatar Insurance Group: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2015
Given the amount of competition in the domestic market amongst local insurers, how is the sector looking to expand internationally?
Articles & Analysis | Qatar's insurance sector building on solid fundamentals from The Report: Qatar 2015
Insurers in Qatar once again showed strong financial performance in 2014, and with the supply of large projects generated by the nation’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the industry is well positioned to make further gains. In the meantime, a process of reform that aims to streamline the regulatory regime continues apace, while the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Rashid Al Mansoori, CEO, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE): Interview from The Report: Qatar 2015
Given that MSCI and S&P have reclassified Qatar as an emerging market, what effect is this anticipated to have on capital inflows?
Articles & Analysis | Reforms and upgrades to Qatar's capital markets boosted growth in 2014 from The Report: Qatar 2015
Having been formally upgraded to emerging market status by the influential Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) in the summer of 2014, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) entered 2015 on the back of a memorable year. The exchange closed out 2014 as the fastest-growing stock market in the region, and now that it enjoys a greater prominence in...