Trade surplus testament to Qatar resilience A surge in Qatar’s trade surplus has given a clear indication of the emirate’s ability to cope with the impact of the economic embargo…

Qatar has shown strong resilience in the face of the economic blockade by its four Arab neigh- bours. Its access to global bond, foreign investment and export markets indicates it…

While relatively young, Qatar’s banking system has successfully supported the wealthy nation’s exploration and export of its vast energy resources for over 60 years. The banking and financial services sectors…

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an important component to the Qatari government’s plan to diversify the economy away from an oil-base, and in recent years, Qatar has made important gains…

The development and support of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has played a central role in the Qatari government’s economic diversification initiatives. While the sector remains relatively underdeveloped, the government’s…