Qatar Seeks to Attract Multi-Nationals

The video discusses Qatar's strategy to attract multinational corporations by offering incentives such as free offices, tax benefits, and seed capital. The Qatar Financial Centre Authority aims to position Qatar as a business hub, competing with Dubai. The initiative targets specific countries and promises market access and government tenders. The plan involves a structured governance model and a couple of billion dollars in allocated funds, with announcements expected in early 2019.

What incentives is the Qatar Financial Centre Authority offering to attract companies to Doha?

• Free offices and seed capital

• Free legal services

• Free marketing and advertising

• Free travel and accommodation

Which countries does Qatar aim to act as a hub towards?

• Kuwait, Germany, Iraq, Syria, Southeast Asia

• USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina

• France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece

• Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, China

What is one of the benefits for companies setting up in the Qatar Financial Centre?

• Exclusive partnerships with local businesses

• Free international shipping

• Priority in government contracts

• Unlimited access to the local market

When is the Qatar Financial Centre Authority planning to announce the incentive models officially?

• Fourth quarter of 2019

• Third quarter of 2019

• Second quarter of 2019

• First quarter of 2019

How much financial backing is allocated for the Qatar Financial Centre initiative?

• A couple of billion dollars

• A few million dollars

• Ten billion dollars

• Several hundred thousand dollars