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Invest Qatar and Boeing sign MoU to drive aerospace industry growth
15 May 2024, Doha – Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) and Boeing have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Qatar Economic Forum to establish a permanent legal entity, Boeing Aerospace Doha LLC, in Qatar. The new Boeing hub will focus on strengthening the local aerospace sector through research and technology advancements, fostering innovation and support for start-ups, as well as driving and developing sustainable aviation.[...]
May 2024 15Five trends: Disrupting or driving logistics growth?
From natural disasters and health pandemics to geopolitical tensions, shifts in economic powers and the rise of innovative technologies, the landscape of international trade has undergone unprecedented changes over the past decade. The logistics industry's capacity for agility, development and readiness has come to the forefront of global trade, serving as the cornerstone for uninterrupted commerce. With a valuation of $5.8 trillion in 2018 to a staggering $10.41 trillion by 2023, with[...]
May 2024 19Invest Qatar marks successful international debut of “Startup Qatar” at Collision 2024 in Toronto
24 June 2024, Doha – Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) successfully marked its inaugural participation in Collision 2024, America's fastest-growing tech conference held in Toronto from 17 to 20 June, by introducing "Startup Qatar" to an international audience. In collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and Qatar Development Bank (QDB), the “Startup Qatar” pavilion showcased the[...]
June 2024 24MENA region: Capitalising on global trends, unlocking growth prospects
The global economic landscape is being reshaped by digital transformation, demographic changes and climate shifts. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, especially the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, is leading this transformation with strategic initiatives and significant investments in sustainable growth and innovation. Global economic trends From the Industrial Revolution to the technological transformation, the global economy has been in a constant state of flux. Black[...]
July 2024 07Investor spotlight: FLYR Labs
Q&A with Alex Mans, Founder and CEO of FLYR Labs Can you provide a brief introduction about FLYR Labs and its core businesses? FLYR Labs develops next-generation pricing and demand forecasting technologies for airlines and transportation businesses. Our purpose is to apply the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to help transportation leaders unlock their ultimate potential. How did you come up with the idea to start FLYR Labs? Originally, FLYR was founded[...]
July 2024 31Investor spotlight: Iberdrola Innovation Middle East
Q&A with Santiago Bañales Lopez, Managing Director When did Iberdrola begin operations in Qatar and what was the deciding factor/s that led to starting operations in Qatar? The relationship between Qatar and Iberdrola has a very long history. It started more than 20 years ago with the purchasing of natural gas for our power plants and clients. The next milestone was the $1.6bn award to our engineering company in 2008 to design and construct the Mesaieed power plant, the[...]
July 2024 31Investor spotlight: Hoopoe Advisors
Q&A with Jamal Khatib, Senior Executive Can you provide a brief explanation of Hoopoe Advisors services? Hoopoe Advisors is a full-service wealth manager based in Boston with a branch in Doha. We are Licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and authorized by the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) as a Representative Office. We create comprehensive wealth strategies covering U.S. equities, fixed income, and alternative investments - U.S. real estate. We diversify our[...]
July 2024 31Investor spotlight: talabat Qatar
Q&A with Francisco Miguel Sousa, Managing Director With a significant presence in the Middle East, what accomplishments and milestones define talabat’s journey in Qatar? We are proud to be leading in our industry, delivering a fantastic service through our platform across the country. In fact, talabat is the first delivery app globally to introduce an online donation feature, which we started with Qatar Charity. Other accomplishments include our sponsorship of mega events, like the[...]
August 2024 01Investor spotlight: VFarms
Q&A with Andrey Martirosov, Founder and CEO Can you provide a brief introduction about VFarms? Founded in 2021, VFarms produces high-tech indoor cultivation facilities with autonomous water generators and solar panels. Committed to environmental, social, and governance principles, we help agriculture companies and humanitarian organizations build climate-resilient, eco-friendly farming systems and support remote communities in establishing reliable food production. What have been[...]
August 2024 01Investor spotlight: Huawei in Qatar
Q&A with Mr Alex Zhang, Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Technologies LLC “Huawei's 2023 office inauguration in Qatar exemplifies our deep-rooted commitment to the nation's digital evolution.” With a robust presence spanning two decades in Qatar, what standout accomplishments and milestones define Huawei’s distinct journey in the country? Huawei has been an integral part of Qatar's ICT landscape, aiding Qatar's digital transformation across various sectors.[...]
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