Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q

Business and Economy

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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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