Qatar

Qatari growth should remain robust over the forecast period, expanding at over 6% on average annually, underpinned by diversification efforts and infrastructure development funded... 2007-04-02

While geopolitical risks are an ongoing phenomenon in the Middle East, Qatar looks set to remain relatively shielded from any further turbulence that engulfs the region. Qatar's ability... 2007-03-30

Qatari inflation came in at 11.84% in 2006 according to latest figures released by the Central Bank of Qatar, up from 8.77% y-o-y in 2005. This was on the back of a doubling of food,... 2007-03-14

BMI View : We believe that a GCC currency union will take place in either 2010, or potentially 2012. However we have reservations about the long-term sustainability of a single... 2007-01-18

BMI View: We see strong economic expansion over the remainder of the forecast period, and expect growth to come in around 6.9% in 2006, before accelerating to 8.08% next year, peaking... 2007-01-07

Qatar enjoys the highest GDP per capita in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), and by this measure is one of the richest countries in the world, making for a very stable political... 2007-01-05

Oman's decision to opt out of monetary union is significant, not so much in the act itself, but in the comments it drew from GCC finance ministers, particularly the Saudi minister,... 2006-12-13

BMI VIEW : We see continued robust economic growth for Qatar over the forecast period, with 2006 real GDP expanding by 8.0%, before falling in 2007 to 6.9%. Growth will be driven... 2006-09-27

BMI VIEW : We see continued robust economic growth for Qatar over the forecast period, with 2006 real GDP expanding by 8.0%, before falling in 2007 to 6.9%. Growth will be driven... 2006-09-27

Qatar now enjoys the highest GDP per capita in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), and is one of the richest countries per head of population in the world, making for a very stable... 2006-09-19