2013 saw the transition of power from the former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, his fourth son and second son with Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, a move unprecedented elsewhere in the Gulf but not unexpected in Qatar.
One of Doha’s more visible efforts to enhance its reputation as a hub for media and entertainment was, until recently, the Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTTF). Established in 2009 as a vehicle to promote Arab and international films, the festival was staged in partnership with Tribeca Enterprises, the New York-based global media company founded by...
Known throughout the world as the home of Al Jazeera and the Doha Centre for Media Freedom (DCMF), a local watchdog with a global reach, Qatar has become a well-established player in international media with far-reaching influence. The domestic market, made up of traditional outfits in print, radio and television, as well as a burgeoning online...
Although the emirate’s economic growth can be primarily attributed to its vast hydrocarbons resources, it has also made progress diversifying into new sectors such as manufacturing, tourism, aerospace, defence, finance and logistics. In addition to its economic investments, Abu Dhabi has also made major contributions to social welfare as well as infrastructure, which has been identified as the bedrock for future growth.
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