Qatar Economic Outlook and Market Research

Qatar is a vibrant Gulf State. Discover what benefits this market can provide.

Economic Benefits

• 7.1% growth in 2006
• Due to liquidity from oil and the growing non-oil sector
• Diversification
• Towards a knowledge & technology based economy
• Gov’t invested $130 Billion into industrialization policy
• Qatar Financial Center
• Aggressive investing policy abroad
• Liberal business environment (remittances)

Economic Obstacles

• Inflation, caused by housing prices and construction costs
• Time required to start-up a company
• Similar ownership regulations as in UAE [QFC]

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