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Banking and Finance Useful Numbers: Banks and Exchange Houses • The Banking Network in Qatar Currency • The Banking Sector • Qatar Central Bank • Qatar Credit Bureau Loans, Bank Charges and Interest Rates • Accounts • Offshore Banking Financial Services and Insurance • Islamic Finance
Economy • Economic Growth and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) • Trade Surplus • The Budget • Inflation and Cost of Living • Population and the Labour Force
Commerce Useful Numbers Investment and Trade • • • • •
Incentives • Investment Regulations • Choosing a Business Structure Company Structures • Commercial Registration • Export and Import • Taxation Intellectual Property • Regulatory Bodies and Government‑owned Entities Qatar Financial Centre • Qatar Exchange • Real Estate Developers and Real Estate Agents Selling Property • Business Etiquette
Feature – New Advertising Guidelines Issued The Ministry of Municipality launched the second edition of the advertisement guide in May 2022, with regulations and procedures.
The Hydrocarbon Industry • Qatar’s Energy Companies • International Companies
Feature – QatarEnergy Joins Global Zero Methane Initiative QatarEnergy has joined the industry-led initiative aiming to achieve near-zero methane emissions by 2030.
Infrastructure in Qatar An overview of local infrastructure, ongoing megaprojects and new developments.
Feature – Qetaifan Island North Read the latest about Lusail City’s stunning new island project, with apartments designed by Elie Saab and the 85 metre Icon Tower!
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