GDP From Public Administration in Qatar decreased to 11854 QAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 12089 QAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Qatar averaged 10011 QAR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12089 QAR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 6990 QAR Million in the first quarter of 2011. This page provides - Qatar Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Qatar contracted 1.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Qatar averaged 2.44 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14.40 percent in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of -23.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008. Qatar is one of the wealthiest countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita. Qatar's economy is highly dependent on oil and gas extraction which accounts for more than 50% of GDP, 85% of export earnings, and 70% of government revenues. Since proven oil and gas reserves are estimated to sustain current production levels only for the medium run, the government has been making efforts to diversify the economy into a sustainable long-term income model. This includes investments in the petrochemical sector, promotion of a business tourism sector and reforms in its financial sector. This page provides - Qatar GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Qatar decreased to 673 in November from 954 in October of 2019. Building Permits in Qatar averaged 565.41 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 954 in October of 2019 and a record low of 42 in August of 2013. This page provides - Qatar Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in Qatar increased to 184.50 Index Points in the first quarter of 2019 from 184.40 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2018. Consumer Confidence in Qatar averaged 184.44 Index Points from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 186.20 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 181.60 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2014. The Index of Consumer Confidence focuses on the evaluations of the current and predicted (over the following 12 months) changes concerning the household’s financial condition as well as the general economic situation and the job opportunities. The index value ranges from 0 to 200 points. It reaches its maximum if all the respondents’ opinions are positive. The index becomes neutral (100) when the positive and negative opinions are equal. If it is lower than 100 points, then it corresponds to a negative evaluation of the economic situation of Qatar. . This page provides - Qatar Consumer Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Qatar decreased to 63.60 points in January from 64.10 points in December of 2019. Producer Prices in Qatar averaged 65.53 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.50 points in January of 2014 and a record low of 42.30 points in February of 2016. This page provides - Qatar Producer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Qatar recorded a trade surplus of 13584 QAR Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Qatar averaged 23370.29 QAR Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 98671 QAR Million in August of 2012 and a record low of 4795 QAR Million in April of 2016. Qatar has been recording trade surpluses since 2004 mostly due to shipments of oil and liquefied natural gas (89 percent of total exports). Main imports are: transport equipment and parts; nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances and parts and base metals and articles thereof. Qatar´s main trading partner is Japan (28 percent of total exports and 8 percent of imports). Others include: India, China, United Arab Emirates and South Korea. This page provides - Qatar Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Qatar stands at 0 percent. In Qatar, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Qatar because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Qatar Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Qatar is ranked 77 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Qatar improved to 77 in 2019 from 83 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Qatar averaged 59 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 83 in 2016 and a record low of 36 in 2011. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Qatar.

Tourist Arrivals in Qatar decreased to 1819 Thousand in 2018 from 2256 Thousand in 2017. Tourist Arrivals in Qatar averaged 1311.33 Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2941 Thousand in 2015 and a record low of 309 Thousand in 1995. This page provides - Qatar Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The QE decreased 1712 points or 16.29% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Qatar. Historically, the Qatar Stock Market (QE General) reached an all time high of 14350.50 in September of 2014. The QE General Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the 20 most liquid companies traded on the Qatar Exchange. It is a capitalization weighted index. The QE General Index has a base value of 1000 as of December 31, 1999.

GDP From Agriculture in Qatar decreased to 293 QAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 305 QAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Qatar averaged 231.25 QAR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 312 QAR Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 154 QAR Million in the third quarter of 2011. This page provides - Qatar Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Qatar increased to 201304.60 QAR Million in March from 200615.90 QAR Million in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Qatar averaged 42696.95 QAR Million from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 201304.60 QAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1251.60 QAR Million in September of 1983. In Qatar, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Qatar Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Qatar decreased to 1.50 percent in March from 2 percent in February of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Qatar averaged 1.92 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.15 percent in May of 2006 and a record low of 0.75 percent in August of 2011. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Qatar.

The Social Security Rate in Qatar stands at 0 percent. Social Security Rate in Qatar averaged 6.88 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15 percent in 2014 and a record low of 0 percent in 2017. In Qatar, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Qatar because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Qatar Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Qatar recorded a Current Account surplus of 1216 QAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Qatar averaged 18408.55 QAR Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 66727 QAR Million in the first quarter of 2013 and a record low of -8942 QAR Million in the second quarter of 2016. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Qatar Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Qatar decreased by 666 QAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Qatar averaged 36.28 QAR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3777 QAR Million in the third quarter of 2012 and a record low of -6990 QAR Million in the first quarter of 2019. This page provides - Qatar Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Qatar decreased to 0.34 USD/Liter in April from 0.44 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Qatar averaged 0.47 USD/Liter from 2017 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.56 USD/Liter in October of 2018 and a record low of 0.34 USD/Liter in April of 2020. This page provides - Qatar Gasoline Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Qatar increased to 254433 QAR Million in March from 234191.35 QAR Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Qatar averaged 48672.29 QAR Million from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 254433 QAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1265.30 QAR Million in September of 1983. This page provides - Qatar Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Qatar increased 0.44 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Qatar averaged 1.21 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.80 percent in January of 2018 and a record low of -3.80 percent in December of 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Qatar Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Decision by Saudi Arabia and UAE to send teams follows two-year boycott of gas-rich state

Bankers and investors expect rush of debt issues from the Gulf region

Finance minister says QIA aims to identify opportunities as asset prices plunge

Doha’s aspiration to become a global centre for culture is admirable – its squeamishness over ancient Greek sculptures less so, says the FT’s arts writer  

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The heptathlete, 26, shared a sun-drenched snap of herself to Instagram on Monday posing on an idyllic sea swing.

Qatar World Cup officials have asked Glastonbury Festival organisers to help them plan desert camp sites for fans ahead of the 2022 tournament, according to The Mirror.

IAN LADYMAN: If you were to ask Liverpool fans whether they would prefer to lift the Carabao Cup at Wembley or the Club World Cup in Doha on Saturday, many would plump for the former.

IAN LADYMAN: Barely a month into football's current state of inertia and the head of FIFA has arrived with a basketful of meaningless platitudes to make us all feel better. 'Health must come better.'

Italy are meant to have lucrative a trip to Qatar in March that will include two friendly games as part of their preparations for the upcoming Euro 2020. But Roberto Mancini does not see this as tough enough.

ROB DRAPER AND PETER ALLEN IN PARIS: A criminal trial will start on Monday with some huge names on the International Olympic Committee sweating to see if they are named in court.

Qatar fought their way back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in their first ever Copa America game, proving they will be no pushovers in the tournament by pulling off a thrilling revival.

A late goal from Crystal Palace target Duvan Zapata, his second in two games, gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Qatar and ensured their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America.

Argentina must beat Qatar in Porto Alegre on Sunday night and hope Paraguay fail to beat Colombia if they are to avoid a humiliating group-stage exit at the Copa America.

After picking up just one point from their opening two games, Argentina needed to win to progress and they managed to do so courtesy of goals from Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero.

The South American side clinched second place in Group B after a 2-0 victory against Qatar, thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero. 'Now starts another Copa,' Messi said.

Lionel Messi might be Argentina's - and Barcelona's - all-time record goalscorer, but fans were quick to mock the all-time great after he missed an easy chance for his country in Copa America.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: After The Ritz was snapped up last month for £800million making it the most expensive hotel in the world, people have wondered who bought it.

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Liverpool have received assurances that Mo Salah's presence in Qatar during December's Club World Cup will not be used for propaganda purposes.

The deal has been on the cards for weeks after 'secret talks' were reportedly held between the football star and his agent David Gardner.

The American singer joined an array of international stars for a live show in the Arab state during the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, which runs from the 11th to the 21st of December.

KIERAN JACKSON: Ahead of Liverpool's venture in the Club World Cup, a look at all the factors at play and why English sides have notoriously struggled in the competition.

Bento Miguel Martins, 14, thought he was just accompanying his dad, Eduardo Martins, 38, to the airport in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to wave him off for his flight to Qatar to watch the FIFA World Cup.

IAN LADYMAN: Barely a month into football's current state of inertia and the head of FIFA has arrived with a basketful of meaningless platitudes to make us all feel better. 'Health must come better.'

Pompeo arrived in Doha from Washington. The deal will be signed in the afternoon by U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban political chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: After The Ritz was snapped up last month for £800million making it the most expensive hotel in the world, people have wondered who bought it.

Jet2.com takes home five prizes in total, with other winners including Qatar Airways and Emirates. Virgin Atlantic takes home two prizes - and EVA Air finishes very highly in the global ranking.

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has suggested that the United States could host the 2022 World Cup if the tournament is taken away from Qatar.

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