Longer life expectancy and potential career breaks are two strong reasons to make financial planning a priority for professional women. And while the basics of a good financial planning strategy should not be gender-driven, there are a number of subtle differences that professional women should take into account.
We always assume quality costs more. But it is undisputed among those who understand total quality management that quality reduces cost, primarily by reducing waste and unnecessary system redundancy. Stressing the importance of quality, Dr Hassan Al Fadala, Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Qatar Project Management quotes William A Foster. “Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skilful execution.”
Five cities, including Doha, are waiting with bated breath today to hear what the International Olympic Committee is calling “the most difficult decision we have ever had to take with regard to a shortlist.”
Analysts are predicting that Baku and Doha are most likely to get cut…
With the telecommunications sector going through a new revolution, the digitisation revolution, CEOs and industry leaders face tremendous challenges to position their businesses for growth and to create new opportunities. This revolution is creating a world in which consumers and workers are efficiently and effectively connected by powerful devices using digital applications. The days when the prime concern was broadband access are waning. Today what matters is meeting the needs of picky consumers who are taking full advantage of the digitisation revolution.
Most people have frequent medical or dental check-ups to make sure that they are fit and healthy. So why wouldn’t you have a regular financial health check-up to make sure that your investments are solid at least once a year? Everyone is an individual when it comes to peak health levels and the same goes for an individual’s financial position. Some peoples’ circumstances are straight forward, while others require more attention depending on their complexity or intentions. It is important for any investor to complete a regular review of their financial status and keep track of their investments and savings, making adjustments to areas that need improvement.
Since its inception more than five years ago, the Dutch Business Council in Qatar (DBCQ) has been growing at a steady pace, currently hosting about 70 members. This number is expected to rise as large scale projects in Qatar have opened doors for Dutch specialist companies to explore the local business environment.
What started out primarily as an economic relationship based on the export of oil and gas has grown into a cooperation in food programmes, social exchanges, and alliances in the sport sector. The relationship between Qatar and The Netherlands has grown considerably over the past few years, especially since the State visit of Her Highness Queen Beatrix to Qatar in 2011.
Last July, Qatar Today focused on the burgeoning digital economy in Qatar and how the Qatari government was leveraging its potential for the 2030 vision. Part of the report focused on the threat of cyber-crime and revealed that it’s now bigger than the drugs trade. Cyber criminals are no longer interested in getting their kicks from $5 thefts but are instead trying to gain long-term control of compromised computer systems and the way they’re doing this is through advanced persistent threats (APT).
The National Development Strategy (NDS) 2011-2016 marked a watershed for Qatar, as did the National Vision 2030 that preceded it. The Vision, for the first time, explained what kind of nation Qatar aspired to become. The Strategy - which contains over 180 targets - is an action plan that will help Qatar move forward on that journey.
