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Articles & Analysis | Investments aim to sustain demand in Qatar after the 2022 FIFA World Cup from The Report: Qatar 2016
Backed by a coordinated government strategy and strong investments in key economic enablers such as infrastructure, Qatar’s tourism industry continues to grow at a steady clip. Since 2010 Qatar has seen arrival numbers rise over 72% to reach 2.93m in 2015. The sector’s economic contribution hit QR39.5bn ($10.8bn) in 2014, and mid-2015...
Articles & Analysis | Mobile operators compete to deliver faster speeds in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2016
Mobile network upgrades are fast under way in Qatar, where ICT is increasingly becoming a target sector for public authorities and private investors alike. Friendly competition revolving around network speeds and coverage has developed between the state’s two carriers Ooredoo, the former monopoly holder and largest company by revenue and...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ian Gray, CEO, Vodafone Qatar: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2016
How can the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) help create a level playing field?
Articles & Analysis | Growing competition and new regulator drive ICT investment in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2016
Just 20 years ago, Qatar’s leadership set out to liberalise the country’s telecoms sector, transforming its state-run monopoly operator into a market-driven firm. This was part of an effort to transition the Qatari economy away from its traditional mainstays, oil and gas. To that end, the ICT sector has been instrumental to a broader process...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mohammed Ali Al Mannai, President, Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA): Interview from The Report: Qatar 2016
In what ways can the CRA ensure transparency and independence in its operations, given that it is a state-created institution?