With Qatar positioned to meet all its power requirements over the next three years, attention has now turned to the water sector. Although the country has developed significant capacity here, demand continues to grow and policymakers in Doha are becoming acutely aware of the importance of water for long-term sustainable development. Maplecroft’s...
As part of its goal to nurture innovation and technological development in Qatar, the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) has outlined its plan to build a more digital society. As it pursues this goal, ictQATAR has introduced several initiatives to boost cyber-safety, encourage the use of information and...
With Qatar about to embark on a multibillion-dollar infrastructure spending programme, debates over how this should be funded and managed are beginning to emerge. While the government undoubtedly has the capital and will to build to its own programme and specifications, there are increasingly vocal calls for it to look at other possibilities. Chief...
Given the size of its hydrocarbons industry, Qatar has historically been a significant polluter, relative to its geographic and demographic size. However, the government is now working to take a leading role in cutting emissions and pushing the country towards international best practices on air pollution. Qatar has one of the highest rates of...
The Middle East may be known for its abundant oil reserves, but as some of the leading producers reach half a century of production, extraction is becoming increasingly difficult. As such, markets like Qatar are becoming centres for new technologies that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible and helping the industry tap previously...
Signs of a shift in Qatar’s energy policy have been evident over the past two years. As the moratorium on the North Field continues, the government is turning its attention to domestic requirements, eager to avoid the fate of other regional liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers that have had to begin importing gas. The $10.3bn Barzan gas project,...
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