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Qatar

Qatar · QAT · Middle East

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Qatar is a small, energy-rich peninsula nation in the Middle East, a major global supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG). It boasts one of the world's highest per capita incomes and is diversifying its economy through investments in infrastructure, finance, and tourism.

Leadership

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Emir

GOVERNMENT: Absolute Monarchy

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari

Economy

GDP

$240.0B

GDP per Capita

$82.5K

GDP Growth

+2.5%

Inflation

3.0%

Unemployment

0.8%

Oil and GasPetrochemicalsConstructionFinancial ServicesTourism

Trade

Key Exports

Petroleum ProductsLiquefied Natural Gas (LNG)FertilizersSteel

Key Imports

Machinery and Transport EquipmentManufactured GoodsFoodChemicals

Top Partners

JapanSouth KoreaIndiaChinaUK

Recent Events (1)

Critical1d ago

Qatar cuts spending as war hits gas revenues

Qatar cuts spending as war hits its gas revenues.

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