Qatar is channeling its hydrocarbons wealth into long-term economic transformation, with diversification accelerating after the FIFA 2022 World Cup. In 2024 non-oil sectors accounted for over 60% of ...

Qatar’s health care sector has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, evolving into one of the most advanced systems in the GCC. Underpinned by Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, the ...

Qatar is in the process of establishing itself as a regional centre for advanced manufacturing research and activities. A number of related international companies have established a presence in the ...

In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG highlights the accelerated transformation of Oman's transport sector. Anchored by Oman Vision 2040, the sector contributed 7% to GDP in 2023, with aims to ...

Substantial public investment in a range of infrastructure projects has driven growth in Qatar’s construction and real estate sector in the decade preceding 2025. The development of several transport ...

Qatar’s long and short-term socio-economic development plans are focused on achieving the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are 17 SDGs covering social, environmental, ecological, ...

Despite the ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds experienced by the global economy, one area of the international financial system that has shown steady progression is digital payments.

Qatar’s tourism sector has emerged as one of the country’s most dynamic drivers of non-hydrocarbons-based growth, building steadily on the visibility and global exposure generated by the 2022 FIFA ...

Ongoing investment in Qatar’s transport sector has transformed mobility across the country over the past decade. Backed by long-term strategic planning, the government has focused on developing a ...

With a robust digital infrastructure and a young, tech-savvy population, Qatar is well positioned to become a leading centre of financial innovation. The country’s financial authorities have taken ...

GCC countries have been actively pursuing workforce nationalisation policies to reduce their reliance on expatriate workers and create sustainable employment opportunities for their growing local ...

Part of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, the country’s long-term economic development framework, is fostering innovation and creativity and creating a robust system for funding scientific research.