The most populous country and arguably the largest economy on the continent, Nigeria is widely regarded as an African powerhouse.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Fatma Al Remaihi, CEO, Doha Film Institute (DFI): Interview from The Report: Qatar 2016
Given increasing competition to develop regional film centres, what sort of incentives are available to filmmakers to attract them to Qatar?
Articles & Analysis | Ongoing investments in Qatar's media sector point to an evolving market from The Report: Qatar 2016
Although Qatar commands a powerful position in global energy markets, it is a relatively small state. Nevertheless, the country has cultivated significant soft power over the last decade by hosting international events, stepping up to play a role in diplomatic mediation and developing itself into a regional and global media hub. In the mid-...
Qatar has cultivated significant soft power over the last decade by hosting international events, stepping up to play a role in diplomatic mediation and developing itself into a regional and global media hub. In the mid-1990s the authorities took ambitious steps in establishing the news network Al Jazeera, which has gone on to become a highly regarded cornerstone of international broadcasting...
With the fall in oil prices underlining the dangers of an over reliance on hydrocarbons revenues, Qatar has continued to forge ahead with its economic diversification drive in 2016. Non-hydrocarbons growth now outstrips hydrocarbons growth, with several big-ticket construction projects, an increasingly dynamic financial services sector and a growing reputation as a tourist destination all fuelling non-oil expansion.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Noura Al Kaabi, Chairwoman, Media Zone Authority–Abu Dhabi and twofour54: Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
To what extent is financing readily available for startups in new media given the reluctance of many banks to lend to such initiatives?