Qatari enterprises are finding that building software in-house or with local vendors often means long timelines, inflated budgets, and limited scalability. In fact, local software development costs in Qatar have increased by 18% year-on-year, according to Qatar Financial Centre data.
That’s why more forward-thinking organizations in Doha are exploring offshore software development as a powerful way to reduce costs without compromising quality or speed.
Offshore development is the practice of hiring dedicated software teams from other countries, typically with lower labor costs, strong technical expertise, and English proficiency, to build, test, and scale digital solutions. A recent Harvard Business Review study found that 70% of companies using offshore software development saw a reduction of up to 40% in operational costs within the first year of implementation.
When done right, offshore development enables Doha-based companies to:
At Type B Digital, we’ve built and managed offshore teams in Sri Lanka, India, Colombia, and Morocco, with engineers and designers working in full alignment with Qatar business hours.
Hiring senior software engineers locally, when you can find them, can cost upwards of QAR 25,000–35,000 per month. In contrast, offshore engineers with similar skills and global project experience can be brought on for significantly less, without HR overhead or long-term commitments. For example, a recent Global IT Outsourcing Survey revealed that businesses typically save 30-40% on development costs when outsourcing compared to local hires.
Contrary to old myths, modern offshore teams are agile, responsive, and collaborative. When you partner with the right provider, you can:
At Type B, we match your workflows, tools, and timezone preferences, ensuring your offshore team feels like an extension of your own.
With initiatives like Qatar National Vision 2030, enterprises are expected to modernize operations and adopt technology across every department. Offshore development gives companies the flexibility to take on multiple digital projects, from ERP systems to customer-facing mobile apps, without being limited by in-house capacity. A report from McKinsey found that businesses investing in technology and digital transformation are 1.5 times more likely to achieve significant revenue growth.
When U.S.-based Ferry Pay needed to scale fast, they built their core platform with Type B’s offshore team. Over 12 months, they expanded from 3 to 13 engineers and delivered:
This same model can be replicated for Doha’s enterprise players across finance, logistics, or retail.
Offshore software development isn’t limited to one-off apps or maintenance. With the right team, Qatari enterprises can tackle a wide range of digital initiatives.
Here are some common offshore development use cases:
These projects often require diverse skill sets, something that’s hard to hire for locally, but easy to assemble offshore. According to a report by Gartner, 85% of businesses using offshore teams for diverse digital projects found that they gained access to niche skill sets that were difficult to source locally.
Offshoring gives you access to a full stack of expertise without the long-term cost.
If you’re based in Doha and exploring offshore development, here’s what you should expect from a reliable partner:
Avoid miscommunication or time delays. Ensure the team overlaps with your working hours and uses your platforms (Slack, Jira, GitHub, etc).
The right partner will work in agile sprints, provide weekly reports, and run demos, so you have full visibility into delivery.
Look for flexible monthly models or sprint-based billing that adapt to your business needs - no bloated retainers or unclear rates.
Make sure your offshore team stays on to support updates, enhancements, and bug fixes - especially after go-live.
At Type B, we understand the needs of enterprises in Qatar by providing:
We’ve worked with clients globally, from manufacturing to FinTech, helping them build products that are reliable, scalable, and delivered on time.
If you’re in Doha and looking to digitize operations, launch a new product, or streamline internal workflows, offshore software development can help you get there faster and more affordably.
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