Qatar

Qatar · QAT · Middle East

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Qatar, a major global energy supplier, enjoys immense wealth from its vast natural gas reserves, which underpin its economic stability and ambitious development projects. The country plays a significant diplomatic role in the Middle East, often mediating regional conflicts. It continues to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons, investing heavily in infrastructure, tourism, and finance.

Leadership

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Emir

Government: Absolute Monarchy

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari

Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah

Economy

GDP

$240.0B

GDP per Capita

$78.0K

GDP Growth

+2.8%

Inflation

2.2%

Unemployment

0.8%

Oil and GasConstructionFinancial ServicesTourismReal Estate

Trade

Key Exports

Petroleum gasesCrude petroleumRefined petroleumFertilizersPolymers

Key Imports

Machinery and transport equipmentManufactured goodsFoodChemicals

Top Partners

JapanSouth KoreaIndiaChinaUK

Recent Events (1)

Medium1d ago

Jaishankar meets Qatar PM, lauds mediation efforts

Indian Minister Jaishankar met with the Prime Minister of Qatar, praising mediation efforts amid negotiations.

Headlines (8)

NewsX12h ago

Did Iran Strike Qatari LNG Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz? Drone Attack Sparks Fire, Crew Evacuated

The Guardian12h ago

Ushida Findlay review: the mighty culture clash that gave us the dazzling Soft and Hairy House

Devdiscourse12h ago

Tensions Surge: Drone Strikes and Mourning Shape Gulf Dynamics

Proto Thema13h ago

A Qatari tanker carrying LNG was struck by a missile near Oman

Devdiscourse13h ago

Tensions Rise: Attack on Qatari Tanker Sparks International Concern

Euronews13h ago

No passport needed: Use your face for a ‘fast pass’ in Qatar’s international airport

Reuters16h ago

Qatar blames Iran for striking tanker in strait as huge crowds mourn Khamenei

Al-Monitor16h ago