Reform and investment in the education sector is integral to Qatar’s National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) goals. QNV 2030 defines long-term outcomes for the country and provides a framework within which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed. The national vision addresses major challenges facing Qatar through four interconnected...
Several new laws and regulations were introduced in 2011 and 2012 that will affect businesses operating in Qatar. A brief summary of these new laws and recent regulatory developments is set out here.
On November 17, 2009 the government of the state of Qatar issued a new tax code in the form of Law No. 21 of 2009. The new law, which came into effect on January 1, 2010, officially replaces Law No 11 of 1993, the country’s previous tax code. The new law was formulated after careful perusal of Qatar’s Constitution, Law No 11 of 1993 (the previous...
In line with the objectives articulated in Qatar National Vision 2030, the government has invested significant resources to reform the health sector and to improve standards. The underlying principle supporting the reform process is to shift from the current hospital-based acute-care system to a more integrated model of services. In the new model,...
The system for kindergarten through 12th grade ( K-12) education in Qatar is built around independent schools, supplemented with private Arabic, international and community institutions. While the majority of the state’s student population is enrolled in the government-funded independent school system, private schools also play an important role in...
The affluent population in Qatar presents opportunities for businesses in delivering content and selling services on web-based and mobile platforms. Content distribution is made easier through a very high rate of internet and mobile phone connectivity. World Bank data show there were more than 1.2m internet subscribers and over 2.3m mobile phone...
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