GN Focus | Qatar

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    Tuesday Dec 18

    Postcards from Doha

    Tradition meets modernity in the island state of Qatar. We take a photographic tour of some of the capital’s icons

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    Tuesday Dec 18

    UAE-Qatar ties strong

    As close neighbours, Qatar and the UAE share a common heritage that stretches back to before the advent of Islam. Today, as both countries aim to diversify their economies, bilateral trade and relations are set to soar in the coming decade

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    Tuesday Dec 18

    Fifa’s most important event yet

    If football is the beautiful game, the furore surrounding the World Cup 2022 in Qatar is surely its ugly side. But the tournament can still redeem its reputation

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    Tuesday Dec 18

    A collection like no other

    Qatar is increasingly placing itself on the map as a cultural centre for the Middle East and beyond, becoming a target for visitors interested in art, culture and heritage

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    Tuesday Dec 18

    Finance sector buoyed by strong fundamentals

    With tremendous growth rates in asset portfolios and profitability, Qatari banks look confidently into the future

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    Tuesday Dec 18

    Teaching them to fish

    Knowledge replaces hydrocarbons as Qatar seeks to build its future on a more bankable, sustainable resource

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    Tuesday Dec 18

    Fuelling a winning economy

    Qatar has paired its unique geographical position with key gas trade assets worldwide and streamlined production to become a force to be reckoned with

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    Tuesday Dec 18

    Finding a place in the sun

    Qatar’s first solar power project expected by 2020

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    Tuesday Dec 18

    Qatar’s low-emission hybrid car races forward

    Developers say the system, which reduces pollution by more than 50 per cent, can be accommodated in any car

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    Tuesday Dec 18

    Qatar is ready to wow the world

    Winning the bid to host the Fifa World Cup 2022 has added a sense of urgency to the country’s infrastructural development