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Interviews & Viewpoints | Abdulla Nasser Turki Al Subaey, President, Civil Aviation Authority: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2019
Articles & Analysis | Qatar's free zones to attract foreign capital from The Report: Qatar 2019
In October 2018, as part of its efforts to drive foreign direct investment (FDI) and industrial diversification, Qatar pledged to invest $3bn in new free zones (FZs) and industrial clusters around key logistics centres. According to the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA), the Umm Al Houl Free Zone will open near the Hamad International Port in...
Articles & Analysis | Rapid expansion of global aviation industry propels investment from The Report: Qatar 2019
The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel....
Articles & Analysis | Hamad Port expansion in Qatar enters second phase from The Report: Qatar 2019
Work is expected to begin on the second phase of the Hamad Port’s development in 2019 after approval was granted by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The seaport gave the blockaded peninsula a vital lifeline in 2017 and enabled it to continue trading in non-oil goods throughout 2018, achieving significant milestones along the way....
Articles & Analysis | Countries worldwide preparing for the next industrial revolution from The Report: Qatar 2019
The global economy is entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), or Industry 4.0, based on the application of new digital and automated technologies in production processes and service delivery. These changes are presenting emerging markets with opportunities such as improved productivity, as well as risks, namely reshoring and the...
Articles & Analysis | Industrial diversification insulates Qatar's economy from effects of blockade from The Report: Qatar 2019
The potential for the industrial sector to play a major role in Qatar’s economic growth was officially recognised in 2008 with the publication of the country’s plan for long-term development, Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030). Since then Qatar has taken a number of steps to increase the incentives available to foreign investors interested...