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QFTH ends second wave of incubator and accelerator with demo day

Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH) recently held the virtual Demo Day for the second wave of the incubator and accelerator program.

The major FinTech event hosted key players from Qatar’s ecosystem as well as international investors and entrepreneurs, other FinTech hubs and FinTech enthusiasts.

Under the theme “Emerging Technologies”, the second wave...

13/07/21

A snapshot of the venture capital market in the State of Qatar

Qatar`s venture capital market has proven to be resilient despite the pandemic according to the most recent data and information.

The Qatar Venture Investment Report 2020 was released by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) in cooperation with MAGNiTT, a research platform, and explores the impact of venture capital (VC) in the...

11/07/21

Qatar raises awareness for best practices in circular economy

The Josoor Institute held a webinar discussing the circular economy, an economic approach aimed at minimising waste, very recently.

The Josoor Institute is the training and education division of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SCDL). The event discussed the most sustainable economic strategies including the regeneration of natural systems,...

08/07/21

Stakeholders in Qatar reiterate their commitment for tourism and travel

The State of Qatar has revealed an ambitious National Tourism Strategy which aims to position the country as a leading destination for tourism and travel.

Qatar has a lot to offer in terms of destinations and the plan will help the sector to attract many different types of tourists in the future. In addition, the measures will make the field more...

06/07/21

Takeaways and lessons learned from the first Qatar Economic Forum

The Qatar Economic Forum concluded very recently and demonstrated the country’s position as an important centre for business, trade and investment. The virtual event provided a platform to exchange views, to present ideas, to learn about trends and drivers and to engage in discussions on other topics of common interest.

The forum was the first of a kind in the region and attracted a lot of international...

02/07/21

Potential to expand Qatar and China relations with trade and investment

A major bank in the State of Qatar hosted a virtual event titled “Bilateral and Synergistic Opportunities between Qatar and China” most recently.

The participants noted that relations between the State of Qatar and the People’s Republic of China have significantly developed since the inception in 1988. The bilateral trade volume between Qatar and China has reached QAR 39.8 billion (USD 10.9...

01/07/21

New measures to boost trade between Qatar and third countries

Qatar`s General Authority of Customs (GAC) organised the first regional webinar “Free Zones for North Africa and the Middle & Near East” most recently.

The three-day webinar highlighted how the GAC has adopted the World Customs Organisations (WCO) tried and tested framework and standards...

29/06/21

QDB’s Scale7 launches pre-incubation program for designers

Qatar`s first fashion and design business incubator known as Scale7 has launched a pre-incubation program. It is held online and in partnership with M7, the epicentre for design, innovation and entrepreneurship in Msheireb Downtown in the heart of Doha.

The intensive program began early June and will last for...

27/06/21

Qatar and Italy promote bilateral relations with more trade and investment

The Italian Embassy in Qatar and McNair Chambers hosted the webinar ‘Doing Business in Italy’ as part of continued efforts to support bilateral relations and promote business opportunities.

The webinar featured a panel of leading Italian lawyers who highlighted how the country is simplifying bureaucracy and cutting red tape. These measures combined...

24/06/21

Multi-sector reforms are key to recover from pandemic in Qatar

Qatar`s economy is expected to grow by 2.4 percent in 2021 according to a report of International Monetary Fund (IMF) released in April.

The banking sector has already witnessed considerable lending growth of more than 5 percent during the first four months of this year and Qatar’s trade surplus has tripled in April 2021 compared to April 2020. [The North...

22/06/21

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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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QFTH ends second wave of incubator and accelerator with demo day

A snapshot of the venture capital market in the State of Qatar

Qatar raises awareness for best practices in circular economy

Stakeholders in Qatar reiterate their commitment for tourism and travel

Takeaways and lessons learned from the first Qatar Economic Forum

Potential to expand Qatar and China relations with trade and investment

New measures to boost trade between Qatar and third countries

QDB’s Scale7 launches pre-incubation program for designers

Qatar and Italy promote bilateral relations with more trade and investment

Multi-sector reforms are key to recover from pandemic in Qatar

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