3 6 Ke·2025-08-29 02:19Group 1: Company Developments - Meituan's international delivery brand Keeta officially launched in Doha, Qatar, aiming to support Qatar National Vision 2030 and collaborate with local businesses [2] - Pop Mart plans to open its first Middle East store in Doha by the end of 2025, expanding its overseas presence from 140 to over 200 stores [2] - Konvision won a contract for Qatar National TV's ultra-high-definition project, supplying 130 4K monitors for broadcast vehicles [3] Group 2: Investment and Economic Growth - Qatar ranked 12th globally in the 2024 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) performance index, rising 21 places from the previous year, indicating improved competitiveness and a favorable business environment [5] - The infrastructure market in Qatar is projected to grow from $33.4 billion in 2025 to $41.3 billion by 2030, driven by ongoing development projects and investment incentives [5] - Qatar's AI market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 28.66%, increasing from 1.56 billion Qatari riyals in 2024 to 7.07 billion riyals by 2030 [6] Group 3: Tourism and Real Estate - Qatar's tourism sector saw a 3% increase in international visitors in the first half of 2025, with over 2.6 million tourists contributing approximately $15 billion to GDP [7] - The real estate sector recorded a strong performance in Q2 2025, with transaction values reaching 8.9 billion Qatari riyals, a 29.8% year-on-year increase [9] Group 4: Financial Sector Developments - The Qatar Financial Centre reported a 64% year-on-year increase in new registered companies in the first half of 2025, totaling 828, attributed to streamlined registration processes [10] - Qatar's fintech sector is rapidly developing, with contactless payments accounting for 96% of offline transactions [11] Group 5: Policy and Regulatory Changes - Qatar introduced a new law to support innovation and scientific research, establishing a fund to enhance the country's knowledge economy [13] - A comprehensive regulatory reform involving 27 laws was initiated to attract foreign investment, resulting in a 640% increase in newly registered foreign companies in Q2 2025 [14]