As per the National Planning Council, construction (9.1%) was the fastest-growing sector, followed by wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles
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QNB says end-of-year growth recovery shows the resilience of major economies
Report examines factors that contributed to the recovery of growth forecasts for the world’s three major economies – the USA, China, and the Euro area
Budget
Qatar unveils $60.5bn 2026 budget with major sector spending and private-sector expansion plans
The Qatar 2026 budget sets $60.5bn in spending, $54.5bn in revenues and major tender plans, strengthening private-sector growth
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Qatar GDP growth to reach 2.8 per cent in 2025 as digital transformation accelerates: World Bank
World Bank forecasts Qatar real GDP growth at 2.8 per cent in 2025, supported by non-oil sector strength and LNG expansion
Qatar Central Bank
Qatar updates capital market laws with new offering, listing and M&A rules to boost foreign investment
Qatar issues new offering, listing and M&A rules to streamline capital markets, enhance transparency and support foreign investment
general tax authority
Qatar refers 13 companies to prosecution over tax evasion in H1 2025
Qatar authorities clamping down on tax evasion with legal proceedings
economic outlook
Qatar GDP grows 3.7% in Q1 2025
The 5.3 per cent growth in Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon economy during the first quarter of this year was driven by strong performances across key sectors
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Qatar’s economy to grow 6.5 per cent by 2027 on LNG expansion: World Bank
World Bank forecasts 6.5 per cent economic growth for Qatar by 2027, driven by LNG and non-oil sectors
Islamic Finance
Qatar Islamic finance assets hit $188bn
Islamic finance assets in Qatar increased by more than 4 per cent last year
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Qatar posts $138m budget deficit in Q1 2025
Qatar sees dip in revenues during first three months of 2025
digital economy
Qatar unveils $1bn investment incentives package to boost economic diversification
Qatar’s new incentive scheme offers financial support to both local and international investors in priority growth sectors
qatar economy
Qatar’s economy grows 2.4% to $195.6bn
The Qatar economy saw significant growth in 2024 as non-oil sector impresses
FDI
Qatar sets $100bn FDI target, reveals commerce and industry strategy
Qatar looks to enhance foreign direct investment
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Qatar trade balance dips to $15.8bn in Q3 2024
Qatar’s total exports in Q3 2024 amounted to $24.2bn
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Qatar approves 2025 budget with $54bn revenues and $57.7bn spending
Qatar has approved a budget for 2025, with an expected $3.6bn deficit
Qatar Central Bank
Qatar Central Bank announces 2024-2030 financial strategy
Qatar Central Bank unveils financial strategy for rest of decade as it launches initiatives to boost economy
qatar economy
Qatar on track to double size of economy by 2031
Qatar is in the midst of an economic boom as it looks to grow energy market
