With one of the world’s most commanding positions in the global energy industry and a growing role in regional diplomacy, Qatar has seen many returns on the political and economic investments it has made in the past two decades.
As Qatar’s government works to diversify the economy by investing in sectors such as tourism and finance, for now growth will continue to depend largely on the exploitation of oil and gas. Real GDP growth is expected to fall from the 14.1% seen in 2011 to 6% from 2012 onwards, however, as a moratorium is imposed on new hydrocarbons investments. In the meantime, other important non-hydrocarbons sectors, such as banking, construction and real estate, are seeing continued expansion.
David Salt, Partner, Clyde & Co, on standardising safety regulations
Working together: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on ensuring energy security in a global economy
Working together: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on ensuring energy security in a global economy
Adel Abdulaziz Khashabi, Head of QNB Financial Services, on the role of bank-sponsored securities brokerage companies
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on promoting and diversifying the national economy
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on promoting and diversifying the national economy
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