BUSINESS HOURS: Private businesses commonly work from Saturday to mid-Thursday afternoon and are open from 8:00am to noon and 4:00pm to 8:00pm. International companies often work from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Ministries and government agencies typically work Sunday to Thursday from 7:00am to 2:00pm. It is useful...
One challenge emerging from the rapid expansion of hospitals and health care providers in Qatar is a shortage of skilled professionals. “While the shortage of nurses is a global problem, Qatar currently faces a significant hurdle,” Carolyn Byrne, the dean and CEO of the University of Calgary – Qatar (UCQ), told OBG. “It is in need of at least 5000...
Article 11 of Qatar’s current tax law, Law No. 21 of 2009, which came into effect on January 1, 2010, has affected foreign corporate and individual taxpayers in Qatar in two major ways. First, Article 11 includes legislation that altered the income tax regime substantially, replacing a variable-rate system with a 10% flat rate for most corporate...
In its Public Information Notice No. 12/7, the International Monetary Fund noted that Qatar’s GDP growth rate is projected to be approximately 6% in 2012, half of which is related to hydrocarbons sales. In line with its effort to lessen its reliance on the oil and gas sector, it is estimated that government investment in large-scale infrastructure...
Promoting development by nurturing a healthy population is enshrined in Qatar’s constitution and is a cornerstone of the government’s long-term development strategy. Under Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030), the state commits to “developing an integrated system for health care, managed according to world-class standards. This system will meet the...
Recent years have been tough going for the global retail sector, and the Gulf region is no exception to this trend. As unemployment has risen, bank credit has dried up and consumer confidence has withered. As a result, retail sales have fallen precipitously. In Qatar, however, things look somewhat brighter. Although growth in the sector has slowed,...
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