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Qatars Hamad Port achieves 23% growth in transshipments

Qatars Hamad Port has emerged as a key trans-shipment hub in the GCC region, showcasing significant growth in the transit cargo sector.

From January to November 2024, the port recorded a remarkable 23% increase in transshipments, with transit shipments representing 47% of the total container volume during this period. Moreover, in November, Hamad Port handled 135 vessels and managed a substantial...

15/12/24

Qatar`s TASMU accelerator announces 25 start-ups for 2024

Qatar`s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has announced the selection of 25 local and international start-ups from 14 countries to join the 2024 TASMU Accelerator programme. Over 640 applicants from 74 countries were initially considered and after thorough evaluation, 40 start-ups...

08/12/24

Qatar's foreign merchandise trade surplus hits QAR 17.7B

Qatar's foreign merchandise trade surplus for September 2024 stood at QAR 17.7 billion according to preliminary data from the National Planning Council.

In September 2024, Qatar’s total exports of goods, including both domestic exports and re-exports, amounted...

01/12/24

Qatar's Government unveils Procurement Plan Forum 2025

Qatars Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Qatar Development Bank and Qatar Chamber, recently hosted the second edition of the Government Procurement Plan Forum.

The event highlights Qatar's commitment to fostering a robust and diversified economy by strengthening the private sector's role as a key driver of...

24/11/24

Qatars MoCI and Invest Qatar discuss private sector challenges

Qatars Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) recently joined forces with Invest Qatar to host the second annual Government Sector Forum. The Forum was attended by key government officials and saw participation from over 50 representatives from 26 different government agencies.

Most importantly, this collaborative event aimed to assess the previous year's achievements and outlined a progressive...

17/11/24

Qatar’s land transport sector Sees 75% surge in transactions

Qatar's land transport sector demonstrated remarkable growth in the first nine months of 2024 with the Ministry of Transport executing a total of 9,238 transactions. This marks a 17% increase from the previous quarter and an impressive 75% rise compared to the same period last year. Notably, the third quarter recorded the highest activity, with 3,473 transactions, followed closely by the second and...

10/11/24

Qatar positioning itself as global business hub for investors

Qatar has established itself as a prominent global business hub, particularly in the real estate sector, reflecting the nation’s commitment to economic advancement and resilience. This dynamic market presents an attractive opportunity for investors seeking long-term stability and robust growth.

To diversify its economy and attract foreign direct investment (FDI), Qatar has implemented several...

03/11/24

Qatar`s TASMU Accelerator attracts over 640 applications

Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) recently closed registration for the 2024 cohort of the Smart Qatar - TASMU Accelerator programme. The scheme attracted over 640 applications from 74 countries. Applications were evaluated based on eligibility and alignment with programme objectives.

The six-month initiative supports growth-stage startups,...

27/10/24

Qatar’s clean energy strategy targets renewables

Qatar’s future energy strategy aims to diversify into renewables, targeting a solar capacity increase to 5 Giga Watts (GW) by 2035.

Furthermore its strategy aims to leverages Qatar’s competitive edge to drive its clean energy transition and energy goals. The strategy emphasises reinforcing its Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) export leadership, broadening energy production diversity and enhancing decarbonisation....

13/10/24

Qatar witnesses impressive growth in non-oil sectors

Qatar’s non oil revenues are expected to outperform all industries after recording growth of 2.2% this year, according to a report by Fitch Solutions. The company also indicated that numerous industries are poised for “stronger-than-expected” growth in the remaining months of 2024, demonstrating the resilience of Qatar’s economy.

Further figures released by the [Qatar Planning and Statistics...

06/10/24

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An expert and specialist in the network of Business Start Up Qatar has assisted a client or customer to structure his organization with the incorporation of a legal entity with limited liability in a third country and the incorporation of a legal entity with limited liability under the Qatar Financial Centre Authority. The business of the client or customer operates in the field of advisory and consulting. We were engaged or involved from pre- to post-licensing.

A client or customer has incorporated a legal entity with limited liability under the Qatar Financial Centre Authority to participate in a joint venture under the Qatar Free Zones Authority. An expert and specialist in the network of Business Start Up Qatar has assisted the client or customer with the incorporation of a holding company under the QFCA. We were engaged or involved from pre- to post-licensing.

We have prepared a partnership between a group of companies from a third country and a local partner with a business or project in the metal industry under the Qatar Free Zones Authority. Whereas, the business or project has been financed or funded by the partners with equity and a bank or financial institution with debt. We were engaged or involved from the introduction to the formalization of the relations between the partners.

We have promoted and supported clients or customers to adjust and amend their commercial registrations of a legal entities with limited liability under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry with activities related to technology, logistics and others.

A client or customer with an interest in the introduction of smart farms in the State of Qatar has received a market report on the field of agriculture from an expert and specialist in the network of Business Start Up Qatar. The market report consisted of an Introduction, Economy, Agriculture (with a focus on the political, socio-economical, technological trends and drivers), Stakeholders (including, but not limited or restricted to the competitors, regulators and suppliers), Supply & Demand (with a focus on the supply and demand of fruits and vegetables), Weather and Conclusions (with a focus on the opportunities and threats).

The preparation and provision of papers, reports or studies (including, but not limited or restricted to pre-feasibility studies and feasibility studies in compliance with the requirements of banks and financial institutions like Qatar Development Bank) for manufacturers (incl. plastic factories, pre-fabrication factories, pipes plants, etc.), real estates, agricultural businesses or projects, education institutions, medical centers and others in the State of Qatar.

We have promoted and supported a number of businesses and projects in artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, face analytics, big data, e-sports, sports, agriculture, health and education or in other words related to AgriTech, HealthTech, EdTech, FinTech, SportsTech and ICT. We helped to raise the awareness for the business or project, to sell the products and services, to promote the initiatives, to introduce the initiators to partners and/or financiers or investors and/or to support the values, mission and vision as well as the strategy in general.

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Qatars Hamad Port achieves 23% growth in transshipments

Qatar`s TASMU accelerator announces 25 start-ups for 2024

Qatar's foreign merchandise trade surplus hits QAR 17.7B

Qatar's Government unveils Procurement Plan Forum 2025

Qatars MoCI and Invest Qatar discuss private sector challenges

Qatar’s land transport sector Sees 75% surge in transactions

Qatar positioning itself as global business hub for investors

Qatar`s TASMU Accelerator attracts over 640 applications

Qatar’s clean energy strategy targets renewables

Qatar witnesses impressive growth in non-oil sectors

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