Though many of the world's economies moved into recession in 2008, Qatar utilised its high energy income and massive fiscal reserves throughout the year to maintain growth and economic stability,...
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Economic Update | 2008 Year in Review
22 Jul 2010
Economic Update | Food on the Table
22 Jul 2010
The issue of food security has lately been making headlines in Qatar as the country considers its supply options for the future.
Economic Update | Boosting Port Ability
22 Jul 2010
Qatar has taken a major step in expanding its maritime services industry, inking two key contracts as part of a multi-billion dollar port development whilst dismissing concerns that the crisis in the...
Economic Update | Smooth Landing
22 Jul 2010
Qatar's political and business leaders have been talking up the health of the country's economy, predicting a soft landing instead of a crash, though there are signs of a few bumps in the road ahead...
Economic Update | Gas or Hot Air?
22 Jul 2010
Qatar, along with Russia and Iran, has moved towards forming a permanent organisation of leading gas-producing nations, a step that could lead to the establishment of a grouping similar to the...
Economic Update | Laundry Closed
22 Jul 2010
A recent report issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has found no evidence of terrorist groups receiving finance through Qatar and only minimal levels of money laundering, which comes as...
