Opportunities

With the global E-gaming market poised to reach $480bn by 2028, online gaming has laid out a huge pitch for innovation and capital. High internet penetration, easy access to smartphones, especially among the growing young population, and a nationwide interest in sports, is expected to shape a competitive market landscape in Qatar. Sport Accelerator, a pioneer sports business hub, is just one of the many initiatives for creating new business opportunities, attracting foreign investment, and developing Qatari entrepreneurs in the sector.

The global Halal market is set to see exponential growth with revenues projected to reach $7.7tn by 2025. With a majority Muslim population, the GCC countries and Qatar are poised for major growth as the hub of the global Halal market. Ranked among the top three OIC nations for Islamic-themed media and lifestyle services, Qatar’s growing Muslim population and Halal lifestyle are a growth driver for the success of the Halal economy.

In the high-tech sector of electric vehicle manufacturing it has established a hub to pioneer and develop Plug&Play component research, developing and testing prototypes and provided an environment to test mobility vehicles and emerging technologies across buses, vans, and small vehicles. Qatar offers a breadth of incentives to foreign investors such as but not limited to tax exemptions, land allocation, regulatory exemptions, energy supply for manufacturing, and financial support, which can be tailored to meet your needs based on the requirements of your investment proposal.

To achieve self-sufficiency, Qatar's National Food Security Strategy aims to introduce scientific agriculture and non-traditional farm practices as the country tries to navigate climate challenges. Vertical farms and hydroponics are among other futuristic practices that offer the opportunity to leverage the key strengths of biotechnology to expand agriculture. As a growing population pushes up food demand, the country provides a fertile ground for investment in agriculture. A strong support system with easy access to capital, efficient transport and logistics, and lucrative public-private partnerships provide the right ecosystem for foreign capital. 

Qatar is inviting leading global prototyping and healthcare parts manufacturers to setup an additive manufacturing facility with the capabilities to prototype, fabricate and post process medical consumables and device parts.

The Qatari market for medical additive manufacturing boasts strong growth primarily driven by demand from healthcare. This is aligned with the rapidly growing healthcare sector as evidenced by the state’s spending on healthcare per capita being the highest in the MENA region, the 88% expected growth in the number of healthcare centres and facilities between 2020 and 2022. The market also has a robust ecosystem for manufacturing with significant access to base materials, and home to the first model factory in the GCC that offers hands-on training to help corporations achieve operational excellence. In addition, Qatar’s unparalleled market access and connectivity mean that local production will have access to significant local and regional demand. Overall, Qatar is an ideal manufacturing destination for medical additive manufacturing.

The Pearl Qatar, where several new properties will be completed in 2022, is a destination of choice offering its residents and visitors an integrated leisure experience. On this fascinating island, luxury-living blends with lively shopping and entertainment, and scenic backdrops are complemented by a thriving community lifestyle, making The Pearl-Qatar a true living wonder.