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As someone who has steered the Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) to encourage and expand the role of the private sector within a primarily energy-driven economy, the challenge before Abdul Rahman A. Al Ansari, CEO, set out to create a stable manufacturing base in Qatar. Today, 24 years later, QIMC has a presence in as diverse industries as gypsum, plastics, pipes, metal coating, sand treatment, paving stones, among others. Talking exclusively to The Edge’s Aparajita Mukherjee, Al Ansari offers his opinions on the way the manufacturing industry is evolving in Qatar, the future of the sector and the challenges it faces.read more ›
LATEST NEWS IN Other Sectors
- Qatar Airways finalises deal for 50 Boeing 777-9Xs, its single largest order ever
- Qatar Airways to launch Saudi subsidiary
- Milaha secures QAR1.55 billion in ship refinancing
- Traffic safety survey reveals major causes of accidents in Qatar
- Mawashi management heads list of top executive management in the Arab world
Catalysing Qatar’s mid-size manufacturing sector
by Aparajita Mukherjee — 26 July 2014As someone who has steered the Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) to encourage and expand the role of the private sector within a primarily energy-driven economy, the challenge before Abdul Rahman A. Al Ansari, CEO, set out to create a stable manufacturing base in Qatar. Today, 24 years later, QIMC has a presence in as diverse industries as gypsum, plastics, pipes, metal coating, sand treatment, paving stones, among others. Talking exclusively to The Edge’s Aparajita Mukherjee, Al Ansari offers his opinions on the way the manufacturing industry is evolving in Qatar, the future of the sector and the challenges it faces. read more ›
Qatar Airways finalises deal for 50 Boeing 777-9Xs, its single largest order ever
by The Edge Staff — 19 July 2014Qatar Airways and Boeing recently finalised an order for 50 777-9Xs. The 777X order was first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow and was part of the largest product launch in commercial jetliner history. read more ›
Qatar announces long anticipated labour reforms but much remains unclear
by Aparajita Mukherjee — 14 May 2014The much anticipated changes to Qatar's labour laws to were announced in the form of proposed changes at a press conference. Qatari authorities calling the changes to the labour law as a “project” that will govern the entry, residency and exit of expatriates into and from the country, announced that the Council of Ministers of the State of Qatar had "in principle" accepted the proposal for reforms. Though no fixed timelines have been given as to when the reforms would be enacted, it has been indicated that the proposals have been referred to the Shura Council and Qatar Chamber. Details will be announced once they come back to the Council of Ministers with their views. read more ›
The Ikea effect: How has it impacted furniture retail in Qatar?
by Farwa Zahra — 14 March 2014Did Ikea’s entry into the Qatari furniture retail market disrupt the status quo? The widespread hype surrounding its arrival in Qatar is not a new phenomenon, as the furniture store received a similar response in many other countries. And as the brand marks its first year in Doha this month, The Edge’s Farwa Zahra explores how the giant retailer has impacted Qatar’s furniture retail sector. read more ›
Qatar Airways to launch Saudi subsidiary
by Martin Rivers — 4 February 2014Qatar Airways will launch a domestic Saudi airline by the third quarter of 2014, chief executive Akbar Al Baker confirmed at the Bahrain International Airshow in January. read more ›
Milaha secures QAR1.55 billion in ship refinancing
by The Edge Staff — 3 February 2014Qatar Shipping, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Milaha, has secured a 12-year USD425 million (QAR1.55 billion) fixed-term ship financing facility with a consortium of eight banks. read more ›
Gulf legal firm sets up region’s first dedicated sports practice in Doha
by Miles Masterson — 20 January 2014With the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) sports business market recently valued at more than USD40 billion (QAR120 billion), there is massive potential for such a specialty legal entity in the Arab world, Steve Bainbridge, regional head of sports law practice, Al Tamimi and head of its Doha office, tells The Edge’s Miles Masterson. read more ›
Is mediation a viable alternative to litigation in Qatar?
by Aparajita Mukherjee — 25 December 2013Legal experts in Qatar are unanimous that the number of business-related cases coming before Qatar’s courts is only going to increase if concerned parties do not ensure they are entering into clear and binding contracts. However, they also feel that businesses should adopt mediation to settle disputes, rather than arbitration or litigation. read more ›
Will Qatar’s stake in PSG set a new standard in football investment?
by Barry Mansfield — 18 November 2013For the last few years, Qatar has been hosting major sporting events. According to some analysts, the country’s growing interest in sports, particularly football, represents its strategic move to build a sports sector – an approach, which is considered to be far more comprehensive compared to those adopted by some other GCC countries. Barry Mansfield looks at whether Qatar’s substantial investments in world football, particularly with its prize acquisition, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), are based on sound business principles. read more ›
The battle to dominate Middle East aviation
by Martin Rivers — 17 October 2013The Middle East aviation sector is one of the fastest growing in the world. But how secure is the regional hegemony and dominance of the Gulf’s ‘big three’ carriers, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Emirates? Is there room for Turkish Airlines as a fourth large regional player, and what of the growing ‘low-cost’ market – and the increasing challenge more and more aeroplanes in the sky presents to airline safety in the skies above Qatar? The Edge investigates. read more ›
Infographic: Qatar’s food security at a glance
by The Edge Staff — 19 August 2013Qatar much like the rest of the GCC suffers from a scarce supply of potable water, and a hot and harsh climate which makes it, and the region, some of the most dependent food importers in the world. read more ›
Avoiding a future food crisis in Qatar
by Shehan Mashood — 19 August 2013Qatar and the wider GCC region have very little arable land. Adding to this, a scarce supply of potable water, and a hot and harsh climate make the region one of the most dependent food importers in the world. In 2007 and early 2008, the prices of food commodities rose significantly. While wealthy nations such as Qatar were able to absorb price fluctuations to their nation’s food supply at a great cost, others were unable to do so. For states such as Egypt, the increasing food prices meant the eroding of purchasing power, which some commentators have pointed to being among the triggers for the Arab Spring. So what has Qatar been doing to guard against future food crises? Could Qatar ever run out of food? read more ›
Is the talent of women in Qatar being wasted?
by Victoria Scott — 14 July 2013Though Doha is home to many talented and highly qualified women, both Qatari and expatriate, they are not being fully utilised in the workforce, writes Victoria Scott. read more ›
Qatar’s PM steps down as country sees leadership change
by Miles Masterson — 27 June 2013Qatari Prime and Foreign Minister HE Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani steps down and Qatari cabinet reshuffled following Emiri leadership change. read more ›
The Golden Rules of Retail
by Tim Makower — 17 June 2013The masterplan architect of Doha’s Msheireb regeneration project, eminent British architect Tim Makower is always thinking about city spaces. In this special feature, Makower offers The Edge what he calls his ‘Golden Rules of Retail’ on how retailers and developers of the Qatari capital could and should adopt a more holistic approach to planning the city’s shopping spaces. read more ›
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