Developing telecommunications has been a priority for Qatar. Ooredoo, formerly Qatar Telecom (Qtel), led investment for several decades until the government sought to eliminate Qtel’s monopoly. Competition was introduced through legislations which increased private sector participation, leading to Vodafone’s entry. The World Economic Forum’s “...
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the vast majority of business in Qatar, as is the case in the broader MENA region. Enterprise Qatar, the state-backed SME support vehicle that was established in 2011 and has since been absorbed by Qatar Development Bank, reported that SMEs constitute some 97% of the private sector. Qatar...
The telecoms sector in the UAE benefits from some of the most comprehensive and up-to-date infrastructure in the world, as well as some of the most competitive prices for fixed and mobile voice services. As a key element of the government’s commitment to diversification, telecoms has attracted sustained investment at home, overseas and even in space, as the UAE expands...
Abu Dhabi has established itself as a regional and global leader in the adoption of ICT infrastructure, with the government in particular investing significant sums in digital platforms for business and citizen services. As well as in adopting technology, Abu Dhabi plays an increasingly active role in global research and development, with the Mubadala Development Company...
The local aerospace and defence industry has witnessed significant developments over the last year, including the launch of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC) in December 2014 by Mubadala Development Company and Tawazun Holding.
Abu Dhabi’s defence industry has grown at an impressive pace in recent years, bolstered in large part by the expansion of its local manufacturing capabilities. Several leading global players have partnered with the emirate to establish facilities locally, a demonstration of the success of the country’s offset programme, and ensuring a steady, long-term supply of high-...
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