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.
How is strategy being developed in terms of infrastructure in the run-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
What demographic of tourist is being targeted through adding new cultural events, and how does this fit into the wider development strategy?
In recent years Qatar has seen a renewed focus on tourism. “In the past, a prosperous tourism sector was not a top priority. Most resources were being devoted to other areas like energy, health and education,” Hassan Abdulrahman Al Ibrahim, strategy development director at the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), told OBG. “Now that’s changed. As...
Recent years have brought a flood of activity for hotel and resort developers in Qatar. Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the government plans to invest $20bn in tourism infrastructure, the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) said at Dubai’s Arabian Hotel Investment conference in May 2013. Hosting the influx of visitors expected for one of the world’s...
Qatar’s National Vision 2030 (QNV) – the state’s ambitious development programme – begins not with a discussion of transportation networks or oil and gas plant construction, but with a statement that exemplifies the Qatari authorities’ clear focus on promoting local culture. Indeed, while investors from around the globe are involved in projects...
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