In what ways are developments such as Hamad Port and Hamad International Airport impacting growth in the retail and distribution sectors?
In what ways are developments such as Hamad Port and Hamad International Airport impacting growth in the retail and distribution sectors?
Home to some of the most elaborate shopping centres in the world, it is unsurprising that Qatar and the wider Gulf region has traditionally lagged behind the rest of the world in terms of embracing e-commerce. However, in recent years the country has sought to change this by introducing a series of measures to encourage the growth of online...
How much of a concern is oversupply in the retail sector, and who benefits in this situation?
Wide-reaching economic reforms and a strong investment promotion drive are helping to bolster Qatar’s retail sector. In response to the blockade imposed by some of its neighbours in June 2017 Qatar has expanded its trading relationships, particularly with Iran, Turkey and Russia. The country has also promoted its own domestic industries to...
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