Microsoft Qatar has asked foreign companies, which eye the Middle East region for their expansion, to choose Doha as the “gateway of choice”.
“Qatar is an innovation powerhouse and has in recent years established itself as a global hub for investments. A range of initiatives by the government has contributed to a start-up friendly environment – a place where businesses can come, set up and grow with ease,” Lana Khalaf, country manager, Microsoft Qatar, told a webinar on Qatar’s digital landscape, jointly organised by the Qatar Financial Centre, the Embassy of Poland and the Qatar-Poland Business Council (QPBC).
Abby Chan, vice president, Business Development, QFC, said Qatar’s burgeoning digital market is rich with opportunities for new and established companies wishing to set up a presence in the region.
"The QFC supports this growth by providing a platform for all forms of digital companies to operate in Qatar and expand to other markets,” he said.
Setting up or expanding a business in Qatar comes with many advantages, from entrepreneurship support for start-ups, billions worth of digital spending, streamlined business setup to advanced ICT or information, communication and technology infrastructure. It also adds to the economic relation between Poland and Qatar, which in 2019 reached a trade value of $852.4mn.
Highlighting that Qatar could be chosen as their gateway for those companies eyeing the region for expansion, Khalaf said "there has never been a better time to invest here."
In this regard, she said Qatar's real gross domestic product of GDP is set to grow 2.52% this year and average 2.73% growth over the subsequent four years.
More than 60 Qatari and Polish participants yesterday attended the event, which aims to inform attendees about the digital landscape and potential business opportunities in Qatar.
Poland’s ambassador to Qatar Janusz Janke recently highlighted the existing co-operation and partnership between the two countries in various fields and their keenness to consolidate and develop them.
Abby Chan, vice president, Business Development, QFC, said Qatar’s burgeoning digital market is rich with opportunities for new and established companies wishing to set up a presence in the region.
"The QFC supports this growth by providing a platform for all forms of digital companies to operate in Qatar and expand to other markets,” he said.
Setting up or expanding a business in Qatar comes with many advantages, from entrepreneurship support for start-ups, billions worth of digital spending, streamlined business setup to advanced ICT or information, communication and technology infrastructure. It also adds to the economic relation between Poland and Qatar, which in 2019 reached a trade value of $852.4mn.
Highlighting that Qatar could be chosen as their gateway for those companies eyeing the region for expansion, Khalaf said "there has never been a better time to invest here."
In this regard, she said Qatar's real gross domestic product of GDP is set to grow 2.52% this year and average 2.73% growth over the subsequent four years.
More than 60 Qatari and Polish participants yesterday attended the event, which aims to inform attendees about the digital landscape and potential business opportunities in Qatar.
Poland’s ambassador to Qatar Janusz Janke recently highlighted the existing co-operation and partnership between the two countries in various fields and their keenness to consolidate and develop them.
