Economy

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...

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.

This section contains a feature about Gabon’s wildlife attractions, in addition to listings for hotels, government offices and local services, as well as helpful tips for first-time visitors.

Gabon’s status as the sixth-largest crude oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa has helped the country achieve the second-highest per capita GDP in the region. While the country’s resource-dependent economy took a hit when global demand dropped during the financial crisis of 2008-09, recovery has been strong and growth has remained robust. The government has in recent years put a greater focus on...

Gabon has long been lauded on the global stage for its relative stability in a region that has, at many times over the past several decades, experienced significant political unrest. A member of both global and regional political and economic organisations, Gabon’s global engagement is closely linked to France, given its status as a former French colony. The country has a multi-party political...