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Contracts in construction at the top of the mega projects in Qatar

A Qatar International Centre for Conciliation & Arbitration (QICCA) webinar discussed the role of arbitration in the construction industry during the pandemic.

The event titled “Arbitration Construction Disputes during Covid-19 and Beyond” examined the difficulties in the industry...

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25/07/21

Bedaya and stakeholders equip entrepreneurs on their journey in Qatar

The Bedaya Centre for Entrepreneurship & Career Development recently concluded a series of workshops as part of their ongoing foundation program.

The workshops were delivered online with the object and purpose to empower those who are considering to establish a business in Qatar. Bedaya introduces the participants to the basic concept of entrepreneurship, encourages...

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15/07/21

QFTH ends second wave of incubator and accelerator with demo day

Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH) recently held the virtual Demo Day for the second wave of the incubator and accelerator program.

The major FinTech event hosted key players from Qatar’s ecosystem as well as international investors and entrepreneurs, other FinTech hubs and FinTech enthusiasts.

Under the theme “Emerging Technologies”, the second wave...

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13/07/21

A snapshot of the venture capital market in the State of Qatar

Qatar`s venture capital market has proven to be resilient despite the pandemic according to the most recent data and information.

The Qatar Venture Investment Report 2020 was released by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) in cooperation with MAGNiTT, a research platform, and explores the impact of venture capital (VC) in the...

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11/07/21

Qatar raises awareness for best practices in circular economy

The Josoor Institute held a webinar discussing the circular economy, an economic approach aimed at minimising waste, very recently.

The Josoor Institute is the training and education division of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SCDL). The event discussed the most sustainable economic strategies including the regeneration of natural systems,...

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08/07/21

Stakeholders in Qatar reiterate their commitment for tourism and travel

The State of Qatar has revealed an ambitious National Tourism Strategy which aims to position the country as a leading destination for tourism and travel.

Qatar has a lot to offer in terms of destinations and the plan will help the sector to attract many different types of tourists in the future. In addition, the measures will make the field more...

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06/07/21

Takeaways and lessons learned from the first Qatar Economic Forum

The Qatar Economic Forum concluded very recently and demonstrated the country’s position as an important centre for business, trade and investment. The virtual event provided a platform to exchange views, to present ideas, to learn about trends and drivers and to engage in discussions on other topics of common interest.

The forum was the first of a kind in the region and attracted a lot of international...

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02/07/21

Potential to expand Qatar and China relations with trade and investment

A major bank in the State of Qatar hosted a virtual event titled “Bilateral and Synergistic Opportunities between Qatar and China” most recently.

The participants noted that relations between the State of Qatar and the People’s Republic of China have significantly developed since the inception in 1988. The bilateral trade volume between Qatar and China has reached QAR 39.8 billion (USD 10.9...

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01/07/21

New measures to boost trade between Qatar and third countries

Qatar`s General Authority of Customs (GAC) organised the first regional webinar “Free Zones for North Africa and the Middle & Near East” most recently.

The three-day webinar highlighted how the GAC has adopted the World Customs Organisations (WCO) tried and tested framework and standards...

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29/06/21

QDB’s Scale7 launches pre-incubation program for designers

Qatar`s first fashion and design business incubator known as Scale7 has launched a pre-incubation program. It is held online and in partnership with M7, the epicentre for design, innovation and entrepreneurship in Msheireb Downtown in the heart of Doha.

The intensive program began early June and will last for...

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27/06/21

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