Diversification of Knowledge-Based Industries and Foreign Investment

The state of Qatar is in the minds of the people a wealth country that is able to rely on its oil and gas reserves. Because the reserves shrink little by little, the country faces the task of disengaging from this dependence in the nearest future. First steps were made by developing the tourism and MICE sector in a quite successful way. However, it is still a long way and a huge challenge for the country. The time will tell if they meet this challenge or if they decide for another option: the investment in foreign projects or companies.