Rapid economic growth over the past decade has thrust Qatar onto the world stage. In 2012 it became the world’s richest country per capita, with its huge natural gas resources the driving force behind one of the globe’s fastest-growing economies.
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Articles & Analysis | Qatar ranks among world leaders for its vast resources and growth from The Report: Qatar 2015
Articles & Analysis | Qatar among GCC countries investing in Africa from The Report: Qatar 2015
The push amongst GCC states to invest in Africa came about in earnest following the 2007-08 global food price crisis, and in those days targeted agricultural land and strategic commodity production. Agribusiness, sovereign wealth funds and other agri-investment vehicles were the main players at the time. Primarily state-led, the investments at that time centred on...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2015
To what degree will Qatar’s agenda continue to focus on regional diplomacy and security?
Articles & Analysis | Qatar on friendly terms with GCC and Asia from The Report: Qatar 2015
Trade relations between the GCC and Asian economies have been growing steadily for some time now. In 2014 Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), announced it would invest between $15bn and $20bn over the next five years in Asia. While there are risks associated with Asian markets, the GCC as a bloc is deepening its commitment to the region....
Economic update | Kuwait homes in on property market
29 Apr 2015
Last year saw a record high in real estate sales, which surged 18.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) to KD4.3bn ($14.3bn). Sales in the investment segment rose 30% to a value of KD1.8bn ($6.0bn), while residential sales increased 5% to KD1.9bn ($6.3bn).
The Guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Qatar and contacts for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time or regular and business and leisure visitors alike.