Qatar emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic in robust shape, delivering a vaccine programme that had, as of May 2024, administered 7.6m doses and protected the vast majority of the population. Moreover, ...

Regional tensions during the recent Iran conflict, together with concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, brought Qatar’s strategic importance as a stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...

As a pioneer in media investment, Qatar has emerged as a regional leader in the media and entertainment segments. Since the inception of its first mass media outlets – both radio and TV – in the late ...

Syria entered 2026 in an improved economic position after years of conflict, with the post-liberation period opening space for sanctions relief, investor engagement, financial reintegration and the ...

Syria’s transport network is entering a period of reconstruction in which restoring connectivity is as important as expanding capacity. Roads, railways, ports, airports and border facilities underpin ...

Reconstruction has laid solid foundations for the revitalisation of Syria’s education and health care sectors, setting the stage for a new chapter of growth and opportunity. Building on this early ...

Demand in Syria’s real estate sector is demonstrating early signs of recovery, supported by returning households, diaspora capital, business reopening and renewed investor interest. The sector is ...

After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting new investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies ...

In a bid to expand access, education is increasingly exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and extended-reality (XR) approaches. The former comprises a range of technologies that immerse users ...

Syria’s transport network is beginning to enter a period of reconstruction in which restoring connectivity is as important as expanding capacity. Roads, railways, ports, airports and border facilities ...

Interview: Khaled Toumeh, CEO, Athenai Services, on how the maritime industry can contribute to economic recovery How can Syria rebuild its maritime and logistics sectors to support long-term economic ...

Interview: Nadine Chaoui, Managing Director, Al Inaya Drugstore, on meeting medical demands and supplier confidence How would you describe the current operating environment for pharmaceutical imports ...