Overview

Mannai Corp is a holding company with several business segments in Qatar across the following sectors: automotive, jewellry, energy and industry, laboratory testing services, travel services.

Mannai Automotive Group Qatar can be divided into two segments: the passenger and commercial vehicles division and heavy equipment and construction machinery division. Mannai Automotive Group has been representing over 40 well known international companies for decades. Their subsidiary Damas International LTD, is a leading jewelry retailer in the Gulf region. Damas provides a wide variety of international brands through its network of 251 stores, including Gradd, Fope, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Mikimoto, Forevermark, Magerit, Parmigiani, Perrelter, Louis Mounet, and Ernest Borel. Mannai’s Energy & Industry Markets provide comprehensive services to international manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors by dispensing local expertise and knowledge in oil and gas, construction, infrastructure, and utilities sectors. With regard to geo and material testing,Gulf Laboratories Co. WLL offers ground investigation, borehole drilling and a whole host of laboratory testing services to local and international clientele in Qatar. Founded in 1978, Mannai Travel specializes in offering travel arrangements to business and leisure markets. Qatar Logistics, which has over 30,000 square meters of warehouse space in Qatar, provides a wide choice of storage solutions which encompasses ambient, temperature controlled, chemicals storage, open yard, and workshops.

Subsidiaries:

• Mannai ICT
• Mannai Automotive Group
• Damas International
• Mannai Trading Company
• Gulf Laboratories Company
• Mannai Travel
• Qatar Logistics
• MANWEIR LLC
• Home Appliances & Electronics Division
• Engie Cofely Mannai Facility Management

Overview

Fusion Middle East is in a position to be a local 51% partner for international companies looking to establish themselves in the region. It offers customized solutions and mitigates risks encountered by clients. Fusion Outsourcing Services is a locally prominent company creating workforce solutions and delivering innovative services that help clients succeed in the fluctuating world of work. Fusion offers employers a choice of services for the entirety of the employment and business cycle, including: permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsearching and consulting. Fusion Support Services is one of the leading immigration and PRO service providers for companies located in Qatar. It offers over 300 corporate, family, and individual services. Fusion Support Services can assist companies and help them navigate the ministerial and immigration requirements that are frequently faced. Fusion Technology supplies products and solutions in information technology, communications, aviation and airport systems, and disinfection and hygiene. Fusion Consultancy Services provides customized business and engineering solutions to domestic and international companies seeking to expand their business in Qatar and the wider region.

Subsidiaries:

• Fusion Middle East
• Fusion Outsourcing and Services
• Fusion Support Services
• Fusion Technology
• Fusion Consultancy Services

Overview

Ezdan Holding Group specializes in real estate, hospitality, and investment. Ezdan’s real estate development mainly focuses on developing, owning, trading, renting residential and commercial real estate, and developing and managing shopping and commercial centers. The hospitality business segment includes the management of hotels, hotel apartments and suites, and restaurants. Finally, the investment business includes investment activities in equities where the group owns sizable equity stakes throughout a wide range of leading companies in various sectors such as banking, healthcare, and insurance. Ezdan is one of the largest real estate companies in the Gulf region, one of the largest companies by market capitalization in the Qatar Stock Exchange, and one of the largest companies listed in the stock markets in the Arab world in relation to issued capital.

Subsidiaries:

• Ezdan Sukuk Company 
• Thani Abdullah Thani Jassem Al Thani Waqf Foundation
• Ezdan Mall Company 
• Al Ithmar Construction And Trading Company
• Al Tayibin Trading Company
• Al Itqan Trading Company
• Ezdan Hotel and Suites Company 
• Ezdan Real Estate Investment 
• Manazel Trading
• Al Kora Al Zahabeya
• Dar Al Arab 
• Al Namaa Maintenance Services
• Nile Beach Company
• The Group of International Housing Company
• Emtedad for Real Estate Projects 
• Arkan Import and Export Company
• The Continent Trading Company
• Magical Festival Village Company
• Ezdan Facility Management Company

Overview

Al Balagh Group’s construction division is the flagship of the company and is one of the most prominent construction companies in Qatar with an official grade classification of ‘A’. The oil and gas division is tasked with catering to the construction and maintenance needs of the onshore/offshore oil and gas industry. Al Balagh’s trading division deals with a wide range of products in the areas of engineering, industrial consumables, equipment, electrical, safety & security, building hardware, tools, and chemicals. Their medical and scientific equipment division is in charge of a diverse array of medical equipment, dental equipment, and laboratory products. The IT solutions division is the newest division and aims to provide optimal IT service and solutions in Qatar. Al Balagh also provides sponsorship/local support services to various international companies operating in Qatar.

Subsidiaries:

• Doha Floors W.L.L.
• Al Balagh Dynaspex W.L.L.
• Middle East Engineering & Corrosion Control W.L.L.
• Al-Balagh Oman Fiber Optic
• Al-Balagh Larsen & Toubro
• NaB’A Al-Balagh Services Co. W.L.L.

Overview

Al Faisal Holding was founded by HE Sheikh Faisal Al Thani, one of the most well known entrepreneurs in the region. Sheikh Faisal is credited with successfully building the company’s diversified business portfolio through Al Faisal Holding. Al Faisal Holding’s diversified business approach operates across 8 different departments covering over 50 companies across the property, hospitality, trading, education, culture, leisure, services, and manufacturing sectors. Al Faisal Holding is also viewed as a leading factor in the promotion of Qatar’s heritage as well as international understanding of the country. Al Faisal Holding continues to grow at a strong rate across all sectors of operation, with a specific focus on the local and international hospitality and leisure sectors.

In line with the ever-changing world of business, Al Faisal Holding’s strategy and business model continuously evolves to address the major developments that are so rapidly shaping the business environment, both in Qatar and globally. Al Faisal Holding’s subsidiary, Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company, has invested significantly in the US, particularly in the hospitality sector. This includes: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel, The St. Regis Washington, D.C., and W Miami Hotel.

Subsidiaries:

• Aamal Company Q.S.C
• Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company
• Educate Qatar
• Dyarco International WLL
• Intergroup W.L.L.
• Al Jazi Real Estate Investment Company W.L.L.
• Al Farman Investment & International Trading Co. W.L.L

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The key functions of Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) include:

• Regulating, controlling, and supervising the financial markets
• Regulating the dealing of security activities with fairness, competitiveness, and transparency
• Raising public awareness on securities activities and promote investment and development in securities 
• Monitoring how well investors follow rules governing activities related to the trading of securities and other things in their dealings
• Implementing disclosure policies so as to achieve fairness, transparency, and avoid conflicts of interests and the exploitation of internal information.
• Combatting the causes of crimes that relate to financial markets
• Enhancing communication and information exchange with foreign financial markets as well as regional and international regulations, organizations, and institutions to gain benefits from their methodologies in order to further develop the financial markets in the State of Qatar
• Conducting studies, collecting information, and compiling statistics on the activities of financial markets and publishing relevant reports

Overview

The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) opened in 2019 in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. NMoQ is one of the three cultural museums in Qatar, along with the renowned Museum of Islamic Art, and Qatar Museums Gallery Al Riwaq. With the goal of being a cultural instigator for the coming generations, the NMoQ works to highlight the long history of Qatar as a fast growing and dynamic country within the Middle East. 

Located at the south end of Doha’s Corniche it will be the first monument visible for travelers arriving from the airport. For visitors, the museum tells the story of Qatar and its people from earliest times to today, bringing to life the peninsula’s natural history, giving voice to Qatar’s rich heritage and culture, and expressing a vibrant community’s aspirations for the future. The National Museum of Qatar is set out chronologically, beginning with the period before the peninsula was inhabited by humans, and continued up to the present day. From the entrance, this chronological route passes through a succession of impressive multi-shaped spaces until it reaches the restored Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani. It houses nearly two thousand exhibitions, cafes, a restaurant, and shops. The NMoQ is chaired by Princess Sheikha Al Mayassa and was designed by the award-winning French architect and Pritzker prize winner, Jean Nouve. 

In order to deliver on such a big social ambition for Qatar Museums, the NMoQ has three strategic priorities: (1) taking museums beyond four walls; (2) nurturing emerging talent, and (3) creating a platform for the voice of Qatar. By taking museums beyond the four walls, the NMoQ is taking the cultural experience of a museum into the world at large so that more people can take part. By nurturing emerging talent and creating a platform for Qatar, the NMoQ is creating the conditions for creativity and cultivating new talent, inspiring the next generation of cultural producers as well as making sure to create its own distinctive place within global debates on culture and creativity, while highlighting its own stars.

As it works to deliver on these goals, it is the hope of the NMoQ to be able expand everyone’s creative horizons and be home to social and cultural integration and growth.

Related Organizations:

• Qatar Foundation
• Museum of Islamic Art 
• Msheireb Museums
• Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
• Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Overview

Opened in 2008, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is part of a chain of expansive museums in Qatar. The MIA is unique in that it represents Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. The MIA is the flagship museum and similar to its sister institutions, it is chaired by Sheikha Al Mayassa. The museum building has rapidly become an iconic feature of the Doha landscape. Standing alone on reclaimed land, the building draws much influence from ancient Islamic architecture, notably the Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo and was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect I.M. Pei. 

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) houses one of the most comprehensive collections of Islamic Art in the world. Drawn from three continents it includes masterpieces from around the world, all representing the diversity found in Islamic heritage. Some objects are religious by nature, while others are brought from treasures found, curated, and donated from across the Islamic world, and some objects come from the houses of former princes to the homes of ordinary people. Each object tells a story and opens up a window of history behind it. 

MIA engages with all communities through exhibitions, lectures, events ,and workshops to foster an appreciation of this heritage.

• Qatar Foundation
• National Museum of Qatar
• Msheireb Museums
• Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
• Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
• Qatar Museums Gallery Al Riwaq

Overview

The genesis of Katara Hospitality can be traced back to 1970 when the Government of Qatar established Qatar National Hotels (QNH) to manage the Sheraton Gulf Hotel, now the Doha Marriott Hotel. The year 1982 marked the opening of the first internationally branded property bringing the iconic Sheraton Grand Doha to the country. Then in 1993, an Amiri decree identified significant growth potential for Qatar’s tourism industry, and a new entity, QNH, took over the assets of the previous company.

Since 2003, Katara Hospitality has evolved into a highly profitable owner, developer, and operator with ambitious plans for Qatar and other regions throughout the world.

Using their experience and scale, they have continued to develop high quality hospitality environments, and today they own and manage more than 7,000 four-and five-star hotel rooms across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.

Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel has been a celebrated symbol of Qatari hospitality for over 30 years, and the same can be said about the future Katara Towers in Lusail Marina District  which will hopefully become a new hospitality landmark. In 2006, Katara Hospitality acquired the Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort in Egypt, and today the company’s property and development portfolio encompasses iconic hotels in many countries throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.

Overview

Katara Cultural Village is the largest, most multidimensional cultural project of Qatar. It endeavors to spread awareness about the importance of every culture and serve as a guardian to Qatar’s heritage and traditions. The location contains theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries, and cutting-edge facilities that contribute to Qatar’s goal of being a world leader for multicultural activities.

As the top tourist destination in Qatar, Katara offers a wealth of activities for visitors. It is host to some of the finest international restaurants and one of the most beautiful natural beaches of Qatar, Katara Beach.

Beyond its cultural role, Katara is also focused on building a positive culture in their organization through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Katara’s dedication to CSR means that they focus strongly on building relationships with other non-profit organizations. Through these relationships, Katara has helped organize forums, talent development workshops, lectures, gatherings, live performances, art shows, and cultural awareness events.

Katara’s importance as a tourist destination has become something particularly prominent in recent years. Qatar has identified tourism as one of the five priority sectors integral to diversifying their economy and increasing private sector participation. The country is taking steps to ensure that their anticipated growth is achieved by making the tourism sector more attractive to investors.

Related Organizations:

• View Katara Village’s Community Organizations on their website