Qatar has significantly improved its global standing in the 2024 United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI), moving from 78th to 53rd place. The country ranked 5th globally in terms of overall improvement and 5th 5th in the Telecommunications Infrastructure Index (TII), rising by 37 spots.
QSW 2024, to take place from September 28 to October 5, aims to encourage Qatar’s community, government, NGOs, and private sector entities to take part in various sustainability-focused activities, events, and projects.
The visit aims to strengthen cooperation across diverse sectors, including economy, education, politics, and trade, while also enhancing joint efforts on global political and security matters.
According to a report by the Qatar Insurance Company, Europe was the most preferred summer destination for its travel policyholders in the summer of 2024. While 66% of them planned to visit at least one European country, it was followed by Asia (20%) and North America (10%).
France topped the list of the most sought-after Schengen destinations, followed by Germany, Greece, Spain, and Italy.
Qatar has secured the 9th spot for attracting foreign investments and ranks 25th globally in the 2024 "Best Countries" list by US News & World Report, improving by one place from 2023. Qatar also saw a significant rise in the "Open for Business" category, jumping 37 spots, showcasing its growing appeal to investors.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani launched the National Health Strategy 2024-2030 —Health for All — in Doha on Thursday. The strategy aims to deliver on three strategic dimensions — improved population health and wellbeing, health system efficiency and resilience, and excellence in service delivery and patient experience.
Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications operator, has been named as the Official Telecom Partner of ConteQ Expo 2024. The groundbreaking exhibition and conference, which will run from September 16 to 18 at the Qatar National Convention Centre, will spotlight the latest advancements in construction and service industries.