The state’s position as a sporting centre is forming an increasingly important part of its reputation and image. When Qatar was awarded the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup in 2010, it marked a breakthrough in sporting development not only in Qatar, but the wider MENA region. The state has hosted a wide range of high-profile international...
Qatar’s national vision of transitioning towards a knowledge-based economy is rooted in developing the state as a regional and increasingly global leader in research and development (R&D). The government has gradually strengthened the human and capital resources required to achieve this goal through the transformation of its education...
The state’s permanent constitution enshrines education as one of the basic pillars of social progress, declaring: “The state shall ensure, foster and endeavour to spread [education].” The country’s economic boom over the last two decades has transformed the Gulf state into one of the world’s wealthiest countries, with GDP per capita estimated...
Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Foundation (QF) are leading the development of Qatar’s higher education programmes. While the bulk of the students enrolled at the university and at the various colleges located at QF’s Education City are pursuing undergraduate degrees, there is growing demand for graduate and post-graduate education in Qatar....
Qatar’s government has pursued an intensive national economic diversification strategy over the last two decades, aiming to leverage oil and gas revenues as it builds a broader economic base. In line with Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) and the National Development Strategy 2011-16, the government has prioritised tourism as one of the...
Qatar’s economic diversification plans combined with robust population growth require the construction of additional infrastructure, including an extensive hotel network that will support the country’s burgeoning travel market. The country’s tourism authority anticipates a rapid increase in the number of visitors in the build up to the 2022...
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