Why Qatar — The Gateway to Business and Innovation in the Middle East

Qatar provides a supportive business setup and tax environment with world-leading digital infrastructure, making Doha the ideal location for media companies, startups, and foreign investors to launch or expand their ventures.

• Offers up to 100 % foreign ownership, 0 % income tax, and 10 % corporate tax, ranking #1 globally for tax policies (IMD 2024).

• The Startup Qatar Investment Program funds early- and growth-stage companies, providing incentives and business support services up to $5 million.

• Qatar’s innovation-driven ecosystem fosters collaboration with global tech leaders like Google and Microsoft, advancing digital transformation in Qatar.

• Modern media production facilities make Qatar a regional hub for film production in Qatar, supported by grants and subsidies.

• Ranked top 3 globally in the ICT Development Index (2023) and #1 in the Internet Speed Index (2024), with 96 % 5G and 99 % fiber coverage.

Qatar combines world-class infrastructure, education, and healthcare with a rich cultural identity, offering an exceptional quality of life in Doha.

• Ranked #1 for health and well-being in the Arab world and 4th globally.

• Named the safest country in the world for five consecutive years.

• Home to leading international schools in Qatar and six top universities in Education City, fostering creative talent and digital education.

• A diverse housing and lifestyle market fits every budget, ideal for expats living in Qatar.

• A dynamic arts and culture sector showcases Qatar’s heritage through museums, architecture, and creative collaborations that enrich the media and arts community.

Qatar offers unmatched connectivity and market access, situated at the gateway to the Middle East — within 3,000 km of a combined $8.5 trillion GDP and 80 % of the world’s countries reachable within eight hours.

• Home to Hamad International Airport (World’s Best Airport 2024) and Qatar Airways (World’s Best Airline 2024), reinforcing Qatar’s role as a regional business hub.

• Advanced transport infrastructure — metro, tram, ports, and highways — supports logistics and international trade.

• Proven ability to host global events, including the FIFA World Cup 2022, showcasing Qatar’s global media coverage capabilities.

• With diverse backdrops from Lusail’s skyline to desert dunes, Qatar serves as a prime site for film production, creative industries, and digital content creation in Qatar.

Storytelling remains central to Arab culture, and in the digital era, Qatar is cultivating the next generation of creative professionals and media experts.

• Home to world-renowned media brands including Al Jazeera Media Network, beIN SPORTS, and Miramax, making Qatar a true global media hub.

• In partnership with Microsoft, the Digital Centre of Excellence Qatar is building a highly skilled digital workforce and driving innovation in media technology.

• Ranked #3 globally for openness to foreign talent and #8 for brain gain, Qatar is among the most attractive destinations for international students and media talent.

• Top universities offer programs in journalism, film production, and game design in Qatar, producing graduates who fuel the creative economy and digital industries.