On stability, competitiveness and revival in Syria’s consumer goods industry By what means have diversified fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies evolved through the conflict years and into the ...

Qatar’s economic outlook in 2026 is being shaped by a complex regional environment, with the Iran conflict serving as the most significant external shock of the year. The conflict has tested energy ...

On rebuilding Syria’s trade and industrial base How would you characterise the current stage of economic recovery in Syria, particularly in trade and commodity markets? AMMAR BARDAN: Syria is clearly ...

On enhancing access to higher education and integrating emerging technologies into learning How is the ministry expanding access to higher education while also bolstering academic quality? KONGRATBAY ...

Despite heightened regional uncertainty in 2026, Qatar remains well positioned for long-term growth, supported by its role as a leading liquefied natural gas exporter, strong fiscal foundations and ...

Regional tensions during the recent Iran conflict, together with concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, brought Qatar’s strategic importance as a stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...

Interview: Khaled bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager, Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, on sustaining engagement in the arts How can cultural districts translate Qatar’s visitor momentum into ...

Qatar’s Islamic finance sector has become an increasingly important component of the country’s broader financial system, supported by the expansion of sharia-compliant banking, takaful (Islamic ...

In 2026 Qatar’s industry sector is moving from planning to execution, with years of strategic investment beginning to translate into tangible operational outcomes. Beyond accelerating diversification, ...

The strengthening of Kuwait’s transport and logistics sector is central to the government’s overall diversification drive, as it underpins activity across the economy. Major infrastructure ...

Qatar’s insurance market is experiencing robust growth, particularly in health insurance – driven by mandatory health care coverage for 2.9m expatriates – as well as increased demand for travel health ...

The transformation of Qatar’s education system demonstrates what ambitious national planning, coupled with high levels of public investment, can achieve. The number of Qataris pursuing higher ...