This study aimed to investigate the binding constraints on building a knowledge-based economy (KBE) in Qatar. The research used descriptive and qualitative approaches within new institutional economics paradigm using data from Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. Taking cognizance that natural-resource-driven economic development may not be sustainable, Qatar National Vision 2030 was launched with ...

Drone deployment in Qatar has been lagging behind that other countries due to a wide range of reported challenges. This study developed framework address these operational gaps and serve as roadmap for different stakeholders enable drone applications successful, safe, accountable sustainable development. Moreover, the could help overcome key challenges lay groundwork addressing facing UAV Qatar...

The purpose of this paper is to examine the bilateral trade relationships across three Gulf Cooperation Council countries —the Kingdom Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar—over last 30 years (1981-2010). study focuses on between Bahrain Qatar, combined as one group, which has a relatively larger economic mass population. Data related was collected from International Monetary Fund. proposed model te...

Abstract This paper explores how genetic and assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) are implemented in Qatar. It investigates medical professionals deal with moral issues surrounding the various applications of these technologies, on basis fieldwork that was undertaken this topic. The places views within local (national/regional/cultural) as well wider normative (legal/Sunni‐Islamic) context...

BACKGROUND The prevalence of gestational diabetes (GDM) is increasing all over the world. Hence, the impact of GDM on maternal and infant health is an important topic of research. No study has been conducted in Qatar to evaluate the outcome of pregnancies complicated by diabetes mellitus. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of GDM, compare the maternal-neonatal comp...

A case study in global cooperation between multiple charities and cardiac centers helped to save a 8-year-old Moroccan boy suffering a case of Laubry-Pezzi syndrome with severe aortic regurgitation and ventricular septal defect. His recuperation was aided by the support of communities in both Morocco and Qatar.

This study examines selected design characteristics of government Web interfaces from ten Arab countries using Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. Organizational and graphical elements from 100 ministry Web interfaces from Jordan, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman were examined using content analysis method. The results suggest that Hofstede’s model of culture...

30 Abdulbari Bener1,2,3 1Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation 2Department of Public Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar 3Evidence for Population Health Unit, School of Epidemiology and Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom 2 CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGES AND THEIR EFFECT ON COMMON DISEASES IN...

In this retrospective study we did a comparative analysis of the outcome of 28(+1) to 32(+0) weeks gestation babies between the State of Qatar and some high income countries with an objective of providing an evidence base for improving the survival of preterm neonates in low income countries. Data covering a five year period (2002-2006) was ascertained on a pre-designed Performa. A comparative ...