Qatar has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. To meet the demands of its rapid economic growth and to diversify away from the hydrocarbons industry, international investors are increasingly seeking to establish...more
Background - The state of Qatar (Qatar) is one of the fastest growing economies and has the highest per capita income in the world. It is undergoing a rapid transformation to attract leading global companies and individuals...more
As we near the holy month of Ramadan and the summer months, the Qatari market (as is the trend each year) enters into a quiet period until the later part of the year. Yet, ahead of the quiet period, a number of major...more
Over the past decade, six out of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world have been located in Sub-Saharan Africa. With the continent continuing to derive benefit from increased stability and the growth of civil...more
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued a directive to restrict banks’ total investment portfolios in equities and debt instruments to 25% of capital from the previously allowed 30% each. The recent decision also sets new...more