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Qatar’s telecommunications giant, Ooredoo, has partnered with NVIDIA to deploy cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology across its data centers in five Middle Eastern countries. This strategic collaboration marks NVIDIA's first large-scale launch in the Middle East, setting a promising precedent for AI technology in the region. Expanding AI Capabilities in the Middle East Ooredoo’s partnership with NVIDIA makes it the first company to provide clients in Qatar, Algeria, Tunisia, Oman, Kuwait, and the Maldives direct access to NVIDIA’s advanced AI and graphics processing technology. This initiative is part of Ooredoo’s broader strategy to boost AI infrastructure in the MENA region, ensuring enhanced security, optimized performance, and customization aligned with local standards. Development of the MENA Digital Hub Ooredoo is developing the MENA Digital Hub, an AI-ready platform powered by NVIDIA’s full-stack innovation. This platform will include systems, software, and se

Key Highlights Massive Fee Reductions Announced: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) in Qatar has announced up to a 90% reduction in selected service fees for commercial, industrial, business development, and consumer protection sectors. Strategic Objectives: This initiative aligns with the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, aiming to diversify the economy and achieve sustainable growth under Qatar National Vision 2030. Benefits for Entrepreneurs and SMEs: The fee reductions will significantly benefit entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and national projects, fostering innovation and competitiveness while encouraging local, regional, and foreign investment. Extensive Coverage: The new fee structure includes reductions across all Ministry sectors, covering services such as commercial registration, licenses, agents registry, corporate services, and investment business services. Additional reductions apply to auditors, copyrights, patents

Qatar's private sector exports in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to an impressive QAR 2.53 billion (USD 700 million), marking a 6% increase compared to QAR 2.39 billion (USD 660 million) in Q4 2023. This data, released by Qatar Chamber, highlights the robust growth in the country's export sector. The report detailed the data according to the type of certificates of origin issued by Qatar Chamber, revealing an increase using both the General Model and the Unified GCC Model. Exports through the General Model rose by 12%, from QAR 1.79 billion (USD 490 million) to QAR 2 billion (USD 550 million). Similarly, exports through the Unified GCC Model increased by 10%, from QAR 398 million (USD 109 million) to QAR 438 million (USD 120 million). Significant growth was observed across various sectors: Fuel exports increased by 8.6%. Steel exports surged by 89%. Industrial gases exports grew by 25%. Kerosene exports saw an extraordinary increase of 185%. Regarding economic groupings, As

Qatar's Digital Frontier: Mapping the Future of Skills Invest Qatar, in collaboration with Deloitte, has launched a joint report titled ‘Qatar's Digital Frontier: Mapping the Future of Skills.’ This comprehensive study delves into the significance of nurturing digital skills as a fundamental pillar for expediting digital transformation and provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the workforce in the digital era. Qatar's commitment to developing digital skills, as prioritized in its National Vision 2030, reflects its dedication to fostering a future-ready, digitally competent workforce. The country has strategically prioritized the cultivation of digital skills to bridge the gap between industry demands and available skills, crucial for unlocking opportunities and maintaining competitiveness. This commitment is evident through the launch of several initiatives spanning academia, research hubs, and industrial partnerships. Qatar's digital skills developm

  Qatar's Government Prioritizing Environment, Water, and Biodiversity Qatar has launched a series of ambitious environmental initiatives aimed at safeguarding its ecosystems, recycling water resources, and enhancing biodiversity. These nature-based solutions (NbS) are particularly focused on agriculture, supported by detailed mapping efforts to identify optimal areas for various types of trees and crops. Aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, these initiatives are enhancing and sustaining coastal areas through the expansion of tree forests within natural reserves. These efforts not only boost biodiversity but also contribute to food security and aid in carbon reduction and oxygen production. Notably, Qatar has successfully tackled challenges like rising temperatures and limited arable land in its coastal development strategy. Collaboration with specialized scientific research centers has been key to Qatar's success in revitalizing ecosystems. The country's commitment to

Qatar, a country known for its vast hydrocarbon resources, is making significant strides towards economic diversification. This strategic shift, focused on four pivotal sectors—logistics, information and communication technology (ICT), manufacturing, and tourism—has been a major point of discussion at the recent Qatar Economic Forum . During the forum, policymakers deliberated on ways to accelerate economic growth and bolster competitiveness within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). A key highlight was the panel discussion titled "Reshaping Middle Eastern Economies," where leaders emphasized the importance of achieving inclusive and sustainable growth across the region. Central to Qatar's economic diversification efforts is its ambitious Third National Development Strategy (NDS3), a critical component of the broader Qatar Vision 2030 initiative. This long-term vision, originally structured into three phases, has evolved to prioritize the creation of national champions in

Qatar Foundation (QF) has been a driving force behind Qatar's transformation into a knowledge-based society since 2007. Through its Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) initiatives, QF has catalyzed innovation across various sectors, including IT, energy, environment, and healthcare. With a significant investment of over QAR 5.09 billion, QF has funded more than 4,800 projects, resulting in 331 inventions and the incubation of 42 startups at Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP). This commitment to fostering innovation has also led to the granting of eight patents for QF inventions. Beyond funding projects, QF aims to position Qatar as a global hub for research and innovation. Collaborations with prestigious institutions like Tubitak, Boeing, and Harvard University underscore QF's dedication to knowledge sharing and addressing global challenges. QF's initiatives extend to multidisciplinary research conferences, global summits, and specialized research institutes s