Qatar’s relatively small population and status as the world’s biggest gas exporter have helped it to become the richest country globally in terms of GDP per capita. In recent years, however, it has faced strong economic headwinds. The oil price decline beginning in the second half of 2014 led to the country’s first budget deficit in 2016, prompting the government to cut costs and reinvigorate...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Qatar 2019
Since gaining independence in 1971 Qatar has quickly risen to prominence both regionally and internationally to become an economic, political and cultural powerhouse in the Middle East. With a relatively small local population and substantial revenues generated from having the third-largest proven natural gas reserves globally, Qatar boasts one of the world’s highest GDP per capita, according...
Articles & Analysis | Information for travellers to Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2019
DRESS: Qatari nationals often choose to wear the traditional clothing of the Gulf region. Foreign visitors and residents are expected to dress in a style that is sensitive to local culture, with conservative clothing recommended. Men generally wear long trousers and a shirt in public. Women’s public attire should fall below the knee,...
Articles & Analysis | Directory of contact numbers in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2019
AMIRI DIWAN 4438 8888 LEGISLATIVE Advisory Council 4441 3222 Central Municipal Council 4499 9222 General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers 4401 8888 MINISTRIES Administrative Development, Labour & Social Affairs 4028 8888 Awqaf & Islamic Affairs 4447 0000 Commerce & Industry 4494 5555 Culture &...
Articles & Analysis | Hotel options in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2019
RADISSON BLU HOTEL, DOHA PO Box 1768, Salwa Road Bin Mahmoud, Doha T: (+974) 4428 1428 F: (+974) 4441 0941 info.doha@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.com/hotel-doha Rooms: 583 rooms and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: 10 fully equipped conference facilities with modern business centre services that accommodate up to 600...
