WELCOME TO QATAR: A FUTURIST’S GUIDE TO NEW TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IN THE AREA

01 Aug WELCOME TO QATAR: A FUTURIST’S GUIDE TO NEW TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IN THE AREA

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Wondering what a Qatar futurist and Doha keynote speaker might have to say about all the wonderful new and emerging trends and innovations happening in the area? Happily, you don’t have to guess any longer, especially as there’s plenty to talk about given the region’s ongoing growth and uptick in global interest. (Fun fact: We’ve actually served as columnists for the country’s in-flight magazine, so you may have some idea already…) In any event, us working Qatar futurists and Doha keynote speakers might point out the following new disruptive innovations as among some of the hottest new and recent developments to come out of and impact the nation. Simply read on to find out more about a host of potential future trends and innovations to emerge in Qatar:

  • Renewable energy: Qatar aims to generate 20% of its energy from solar power by 2030. Significant investments in solar farms and green hydrogen production are underway. This will reduce reliance on natural gas, or so Qatar futurists and Doha keynote speakers say.
  • Water security: With scarce fresh water resources, Qatar is looking to boost desalination capacity and develop technology for efficient water usage, like smart irrigation and reuse of wastewater.
  • Sustainable development: Green building codes, zero waste policies, green public transport etc. are initiatives aligned with the country’s 2030 National Vision as the country prepares to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
  • FinTech: The nation has been cultivating a financial technology ecosystem through regulations supporting digital banking, blockchain, AI and launching accelerators. Innovations in digital payments, Challenger banks, InsurTech etc. are likely to emerge.
  • Education tech: The Qatar Foundation and universities are focused on using technology to deliver cutting-edge education and research or so Qatar futurists and Doha keynote speakers tell us. E-learning, smart classrooms, remote labs are potential growth areas.
  • Sports tech: The country aims to be a hub for sports technology by researching assistive technologies for athletes, analytics to improve performance, virtual reality for training etc.
  • Drones: Commercial drone use for delivery, surveillance, industrial inspections etc. is expanding with test programs for beyond visual line of sight flights underway.
  • Smart cities: Using IoT, big data and AI to enhance mobility, security, energy efficiency and more across Qatar’s urban centers is a priority, including in the new city of Lusail.
  • Biotech: And oh yeah – the nation is also looking to grow its biotechnology sector through investments in R&D around healthcare, agriculture, industrial biotechnology and more, per leading Qatar futurists and Doha keynote speakers.