With Covid-19 restrictions leading to the closure of Dubai’s shopping malls, some major players in the emirate are turning towards online platforms to stimulate retail activity.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Bader Al-Darwish, Chairman and Managing Director, Fifty One East: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2020
In what ways are developments such as Hamad Port and Hamad International Airport impacting growth in the retail and distribution sectors?
Articles & Analysis | Demand for online retail bolsters Qatar's e-commerce market from The Report: Qatar 2020
Home to some of the most elaborate shopping centres in the world, it is unsurprising that Qatar and the wider Gulf region has traditionally lagged behind the rest of the world in terms of embracing e-commerce. However, in recent years the country has sought to change this by introducing a series of measures to encourage the growth of online...
Articles & Analysis | Consumer confidence and local brands drive Qatar's retail growth from The Report: Qatar 2020
Wide-reaching economic reforms and a strong investment promotion drive are helping to bolster Qatar’s retail sector. In response to the blockade imposed by some of its neighbours in June 2017 Qatar has expanded its trading relationships, particularly with Iran, Turkey and Russia. The country has also promoted its own domestic industries to...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Khaled Sam Hosn, CEO, Mall of Qatar: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2020
How much of a concern is oversupply in the retail sector, and who benefits in this situation?
In response to the blockade imposed by some of its neighbours in June 2017 Qatar has expanded its trading relationships, particularly with Iran, Turkey and Russia. The country has also promoted its own domestic industries to help surmount limitations on imports. As a result, the retail sector has shifted towards locally produced goods, especially in food and luxury segments. The supply of...