How is fiscal policy being developed to attract investors within non-hydrocarbons sectors?
Qatar Economy
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Yousef Hussain Kamal, Minister of Economy and Finance from The Report: Qatar 2012
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Saleh Al Nabit, Secretary-General, General Secretariat for Development and Planning (GSDP) from The Report: Qatar 2012
Which areas of the economy would you identify as ready for further liberalisation, and which do you feel need further development to support growth?
Articles & Analysis | International player: With a variety of projects in the works, the country is set to improve its global and regional standing from The Report: Qatar 2012
With the elation of winning the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup over, the Gulf state continues to make strides forward in both the economic and diplomatic arenas. The state remains the world’s wealthiest country per capita, according to the World Bank. The General Secretariat for Development Planning (GSDP) forecasts real GDP growth of 6.2...
This section includes an article focusing on Qatar’s strong equestrian tradition. In recent years, leaders have been making moves to reintroduce the state’s equestrian past. This has involved investing in facilities at home, as well as building up Qatar’s profile in racing circuits abroad. The chapter also includes a listing of leading hotels and resorts, as well as useful telephone numbers and...
High oil and natural gas prices, combined with a 20-year strategic investment programme, have catapulted Qatar into the ranks of the highest per-capita income economies in the world. Yet the country continues to demonstrate an ability to leverage its significant natural resources to drive growth and is well placed to meet the goals and vision for economic diversification outlined by the National...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Qatar 2012
This chapter includes information about Qatar’s history, geography, language, culture and population. It also provides an overview of the country’s natural resources and education system.