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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 impacts gas revenues

Qatar is reducing its expenditures due to the negative financial impact of ongoing conflict on its gas revenues.

Headlines (8)

inewsAug 9

Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan – the three things to know

thesunAug 9

F1 star George Russell announces engagement to stunning Wag Carmen Montero Mundt as fans declare ‘I’m actually crying’

arabtimesonlineAug 9

Bahrain edges Kuwait in Asian U-17 Handball Championship warm-up

dailynewsegyptAug 9

Imarrae begins construction of EGP 22bn KIN residential project in New Cairo

yahooAug 9

Ranking the 10 best footballers in the world right now

bundle_appAug 9

"When the lights of glory go out": former Real Madrid duo in a very difficult situation

theflightdealAug 9

Qatar Airways: New York – Tbilisi, Georgia. $797. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

pakistantimesusa_netAug 9