On the back of higher global oil prices and a stronger international economic environment, the Middle East returned to growth in 2021, with a number of governments taking the opportunity to implement or resume long-term initiatives aimed at bolstering diversification and modernisation.
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Articles & Analysis | How the GCC is improving investment and local capacity from The Report: Qatar 2022
Articles & Analysis | How has diversification supported Qatar’s economic recovery? from The Report: Qatar 2022
As with other countries around the world, Qatar’s economy was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The health crisis has had wide-ranging effects in global markets, including disruptions to supply chains, a downturn in foreign and domestic travel, and a drop in international oil prices – trends that were especially apparent in the early stages of the pandemic. Due to these...
Significant diamond wealth, good governance and prudent economic management have enabled Botswana to develop into an upper-middle-income country.
The Guide contains listings of accommodation options throughout the capital city for both business and leisure travellers. Helpful information is laid out on visa regulations and business etiquette, as well as on public and private transport options for navigating during your stay.
Chapter | Trade & Investment from The Report: Qatar 2022
After weathering a succession of external shocks in recent years, Qatar’s trade and investment outlook is promising in the short and medium term. Years of low oil and gas prices, the 2017-21 economic blockade and the Covid-19 pandemic have all affected the flow of cross-border commrce and finance. The authorities are leveraging the 2022 FIFA World Cup to showcase Qatar’s wider economic...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Qatar 2022
Since gaining independence in 1971 Qatar has developed into an economic, political and cultural powerhouse in the Middle East. With a relatively small population and substantial revenue generated from having the third-largest proven natural gas reserves globally, Qatar has one of the world’s highest GDP per capita, at nearly $62,000 at current prices and $103,000 in purchasing power parity in...