Doha is the capital city of Qatar, and the country's largest city and economic centre. It is the nation's fastest growing city, with over 80% of Qatar's population living in the Doha Metropolitan Area with a population of over 2 million. In recent years, the city has made great strides in diversifying the their economy to arts and culture, services and tourism in an effort to be less reliant on the oil and natural gas industry.
Qatar has implemented policies such as full foreign ownership of businesses, or tax incentives, which are propelling the city's competitiveness forward. Well-developed legal and regulatory frameworks, which provides a stable and predictable investment environment have also made the city more favourable for business.
The city has significant room for growth in Urban Management and Governance, requiring more attention in climate planning, management of sprawl and more equitable distribution of urban amenities. Additionally, the city scores relatively low in certain aspects of Liveability and Loveability, which could inhibit growth by limiting talent attraction. These areas include mobility, vibrancy, work intensity and inclusivity - all of which have become top of mind for young skilled talent post-Covid.
