DRESS: Qatari nationals often opt to wear traditional clothing of the Gulf region. Foreign visitors and residents are expected to dress in a style that is sensitive to local culture, with conservative clothing recommended. Men generally wear long trousers and a shirt in public. Close-toed shoes are expected in most establishments....
This has been another turbulent year for the region, with the dramatic decline in oil prices and continued geopolitical instability on the GCC’s borders. Making predictions on oil prices can often be a fool’s errand. As recently as November 2014, the consensus price for the end of 2015 was around $95-100 per barrel, and I am sure many of us...
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) was established in 2005 with the ambitious aim to attract financial institutions and multinationals to establish businesses in international banking, financial services, insurance, corporate head office functions and related services. Consistent with Qatar’s drive to diversify its economy, the QFC has now...
For years, there have been three tax regimes in Qatar in which foreign investors could operate: the state of Qatar, the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), and the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP). Historically, most foreign investors have set up in the state, but recent changes are encouraging investors to reconsider.
With strong foundations in a thriving economy, a young population and a maturing consumer base, Qatar’s retail sector looks set to maintain robust growth as the country continues to develop into a major regional centre for trade and commerce. Qatar is among the world’s wealthiest countries on a per capita basis, with GDP per capita estimated...
Media outlets based in Qatar are increasingly prominent on the regional and international stage, but there are also intensifying efforts to develop content tailored for the Qatari market. According to a 2014 study by Northwestern University in Qatar in partnership with Doha Film Institute (DFI), across the MENA region, people spend more time...
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