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Qatar’s smooth succession to 33-yearold HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is certainly a welcome development. However, certain economic and political challenges remain for the nation’s new leadership. Ramadan is perhaps the perfect time of year to reflect on how Qatar is striving to secure its future food sustainability through various government programmes. (Image Corbis)
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Feature Story: Making Qatar employable
As the first online employability portal in the Arab world, Silatech’s Ta3mal looks set to be a promising project.
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Business Interview: Dr. Abdul Sattar Al Taie
In an exclusive interview with The Edge, executive director of Qatar National Research Fund Dr. Abdul Sattar Al Taie tells how they are working to get more Qataris involved in research and encourage international collaborations.
Feature Story: Feeding Doha
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As one of the most dependent food importers in the world, what is Qatar doing to guard against future food crises?
Business Interview: Khalid Al Subeai
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Khalid Yousef Al Subeai, the young CEO of The First Investor tells The Edge that investors must be given lasting value.
Feature Story: Towards a sustainable World Cup 70 Amid FIFA’s elusiveness on the criteria for sustainability, Qatar needs to ensure the highest levels of green credentials in its stadiums for the 2022 World Cup.
Business Management: So who is next?
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Lack of succession planning is often a critical but overlooked element of a corporate or family business.
68 Khalid Yousef Al Subeai, CEO of The First Investor, believes that a long-lasting relationship with a client works best by being clear and transparent.
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