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For more than two decades, Qatar has been moving its economy away from hydrocarbons towards information technology and learning. This shift to a knowledge-based... Sep 01, 2017
Others | Middle East | Qatar
In 2022, Qatar will be the first Middle Eastern nation to host the FIFA World Cup–a highly anticipated month-long event that has been known to provide... Aug 24, 2017
Others | Middle East | Qatar
Encouraging entrepreneurs and building a thriving SME sector is integral to the National Vision 2030 plan to develop a sustainable and diversified economy... Aug 16, 2017
Finance | Middle East | Qatar
Despite facing challenging times due to low oil prices and economic uncertainty, Qatar’s top financial institutions have not let their vital corporate... Aug 07, 2017
Finance | Middle East | Qatar
Business leaders in Qatar and around the world say Islamic banking and finance is set for continued growth that may last until the end of the decade Jul 14, 2017
Finance | Middle East | Qatar
Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, one of the architects behind Qatar’s transformation into the leading exporter of liquefied natural gas, has established... Jun 04, 2017
Energy | Middle East | Qatar
QFC, an onshore financial and business center, offers its firms 100% foreign ownership, unlimited repatriation of profits, no restrictions on trade currency... Jun 02, 2017
Finance | Middle East | Qatar
Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, one of the architects behind Qatar’s transformation into the leading exporter of liquefied natural gas, has established... May 05, 2017
Energy | Middle East | Qatar
Heightened cooperation in education, security, trade and QIA’s strategy shift, investing $35 billion in the American economy, set a new milestone... Apr 26, 2017
Finance | Middle East | Qatar
Lower oil prices will not curtail the the planned $200 billion spending bonanza on stadiums, ports, airports, a new rail network, hotels and roads ahead... Mar 29, 2017
Infrastructure | Middle East | Qatar
The largest bank in the Middle East and Africa, Qatar National Bank (QNB) has a plan: keep expanding internationally and elevate its status to that of... Mar 23, 2017
Finance | Middle East | Qatar
Big investments such as the $10 billion Barzan Gas Project will help Qatar to secure its leading position in LNG production in the face of growing competition.... Feb 27, 2017
Energy | Middle East | Qatar
Qatar needs to speak up and share its achievements with the rest of the world, states Dr... Dec 19, 2016
Involved in all sectors of the economy, leading financial services provider Masraf Al Rayan... Aug 05, 2016
One of the largest retail and distribution companies of quality international products and... Aug 04, 2016
Despite having proved its resilience, particularly after the 2008 crisis, and being expected... Jul 16, 2016
The entrepreneurial beginnings of one of the largest banks in the country, as well as its... Jul 15, 2016
President of Qatar University Dr Hassan Al-Derham shares his evaluation of Qatar’s... Jul 14, 2016
Astad Project Management has been involved in the development of the most iconic projects... Jul 13, 2016
Building up a portfolio of iconic landmark developments has made Qatar-based Katara Hospitality... Jul 12, 2016
Group CEO of Qatar’s largest bank, Qatar National Bank (QNB), Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari... Jul 04, 2016
Jun 26, 2016
In a world where times of crisis are set to become more frequent and more serious, Qatar... Jun 20, 2016
The country’s leading Sharia-compliant lender, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) now controls... Jun 19, 2016
Significant support is on hand from all sides for Qatar’s potential startups and SMEs... Jun 17, 2016
A long-held vision to position Qatar as a cultural beacon of art, theater, literature, music,... Jun 17, 2016
Six major prestigious US universities have full campuses in Qatar and US involvement is... Jun 16, 2016
CEO of one of the world’s most highly respected bourses in the world, Rashid bin Ali... Jun 08, 2016
Despite low oil prices, profits rose 11% at Woqod (Qatar Fuel) and its solid performance... May 15, 2016
Governor of Qatar Central Bank Sheikh Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani explains the dynamic changes,... May 11, 2016
Upper Reach talks to Ghazi Al Mannai, founder of Al Shoura Trading and Services Company... Apr 25, 2016
Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi, General Manager of the Qatar Equestrian and Racing Club (QREC),... Mar 28, 2016
In an exclusive interview with Upper Reach, Abdullah Al Sulaiti, the managing director of ... Mar 17, 2016
LOCATION:
Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia
CAPITAL:
Doha
AREA - comparative:
slightly smaller than Connecticut
POPULATION:
848,016 update paises set descripcion = July 2011 est.)
GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 0.1%
industry: 69.8%
services: 30.1% update paises set descripcion = 2010 est.)
AGRICULTURE - products:
fruits, vegetables; poultry, dairy products, beef; fish
INDUSTRIES:
liquefied natural gas, crude oil production and refining, ammonia, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement, commercial ship repair
EXPORTS:
$54.93 billion update paises set descripcion = 2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 51
$43.96 billion update paises set descripcion = 2009 est.)
EXPORTS - commodities:
liquefied natural gas update paises set descripcion = LNG; petroleum products, fertilizers, steel
EXPORTS - partners:
Japan 31.3%, South Korea 16.5%, Singapore 9.1%, India 8.1% update paises set descripcion = 2009)
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