Tribune News Network
Doha
Oxford Business Group (OBG) and Qatar Chamber have formalised their collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed at Qatar Chamber’s headquarters, marks a significant milestone in the creation of The Report: Qatar 2025, a comprehensive publication analysing Qatar’s economic landscape.
The partnership aims to enhance understanding of Qatar’s dynamic economy by focusing on pivotal areas such as economic diversification, the expansion of gas production, business environment enhancements, and advancements in technology and infrastructure.
This collaboration will also provide Qatar Chamber members access to OBG’s extensive online database, which includes economic insights from over 35 countries. Such access is expected to empower stakeholders with global perspectives, fostering more informed decision-making within Qatar’s private sector.
Expressing the importance of the MoU in supporting Qatar’s national economic agenda, Qatar Chamber Acting General Manager Ali Busharbak Al Mansouri said, "The Report: Qatar 2025 will serve as a critical resource for the private sector, shedding light on essential areas such as public-private partnerships, sustainable economic diversification, and leveraging technology to drive economic growth.”
On behalf of OBG, Fernanda Braz, Country Director for Qatar, emphasised the value of the collaboration in delivering in-depth insights into Qatar’s evolving economic framework.
"Our partnership with Qatar Chamber enables us to provide focused analysis on sectors central to Qatar’s long-term economic vision, with particular attention to infrastructure, foreign investment, and digital transformation,” Braz noted.
The upcoming publication is set to provide a detailed overview of both established and emerging economic sectors in Qatar. It will analyse current trends, challenges, and opportunities, offering strategic recommendations forstakeholders.
Drawing on extensive research conducted by OBG’s team, the report will feature interviews with key figures from Qatar’s public and private sectors, ensuring a nuanced understanding of the country’s economic landscape.
The MoU between OBG and Qatar Chamber aligns with Qatar’s broader objectives under its National Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on hydrocarbons. By providing actionable insights, The Report: Qatar 2025 will play a crucial role in guiding public and private sector strategies.
With a focus on public-private partnerships, sustainable diversification, and the application of advanced technologies, the report is poised to become a key resource for decision-makers navigating Qatar’s economic landscape.
This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of OBG and Qatar Chamber to support Qatar’s transformation into a knowledge-based economy, leveraging research, innovation, and collaboration to ensure sustained growth and global competitiveness.
As The Report: Qatar 2025 takes shape, it promises to serve as a blueprint for economic development, shedding light on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for one of the Gulf’s most dynamic economies.