What are the current priorities for the public transport system under Qatar National Vision 2030?
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Articles & Analysis | How GCC Railway could revolutions transport in the Gulf from The Report: Qatar 2022
Following delays, the long-awaited GCC Railway looks likely to be revitalised – a move that could transform trade and connectivity across the Gulf. The initiative was given a significant boost in December 2021 when leaders of the six GCC countries approved the establishment of the GCC Railways Authority, the body that will oversee the coordination of the project. The decision...
Articles & Analysis | Urban rail to enhance intra- and inter-city connections in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2022
Since its inception in 2011, government-owned railway company Qatar Rail has operated with a mandate to develop an efficient countrywide public transport system. This goal is guided by the diversification, sustainable development and social progress goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. The creation of a modern public rail network is intended to improve commute times, alleviate...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Neville Bissett, Group CEO, QTerminals: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2022
How will Qatar’s maritime trade benefit from the normalisation of regional relations and the positioning of Hamad Port as a trans-shipment centre?
Qatar’s air and sea ports have long been central to the country’s economic expansion. Most recently, the 2010 announcement that the country would host the 2022 FIFA World Cup accelerated the government’s drive to upgrade transport infrastructure, prompting significant increases in public financing. There is also a renewed emphasis on sustainability in the sector, as the development of...
Qatar is leveraging its resources to become a knowledge-based, diversified economy fuelled by a dynamic private sector. As such, the country is investing in strategic areas such as agriculture, services, and research and development to further move the economy away from its dependence on hydrocarbons and attract greater foreign direct investment.