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Qatar

Capital: Doha · Currency: QAR

Qatar holds the world's third-largest natural gas reserves and is the leading LNG exporter. The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) deploys hydrocarbon revenues into global trophy assets across finance, real estate and sports.

GDP

$236 billion

GDP / capita

$83 K

Population

~3 M

Currency

QAR

01 · Overview

Country Overview

Vision & future plans

Qatar National Vision 2030 — knowledge economy, sustainable LNG leadership and human development.

Main Industries

LNGPetrochemicalsFinanceReal EstateSports & Media

GDP Drivers

▸ LNG exports
▸ Sovereign investment
▸ Construction
▸ Financial services

02 · Markets

Fastest Growing Companies

QatarEnergy

Energy

State-owned LNG and oil major.

Growth driver: North Field LNG expansion.

Qatar Airways

Aviation

Five-star global carrier and Oneworld member.

Growth driver: Hub at Hamad International.

Ooredoo

Telecom

Multinational telecom across MENA and Asia.

Growth driver: 5G and digital services.

Qatar National Bank

Banking

Largest bank in MEA by assets.

Growth driver: Regional consolidation.

Industries Qatar

Industrial

Petrochemicals, fertilizers and steel holding.

Growth driver: Cheap feedstock advantage.

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03 · Wealth

Billionaires & Wealthy Individuals

Net-worth figures are refreshed periodically from Forbes, Bloomberg and similar sources. All values shown are estimates.

04 · Dynasties

Richest Families

Al Thani (Royal Family)

Sovereign wealthEnergyMedia

Ruling family since the 19th century; oversees QIA.

Al Mana

AutoRetail

Major distributor of luxury and automotive brands.

Al Fardan

JewelryExchangeReal estate

Historic pearling family turned diversified group.

05 · History

Economic History

Once dependent on pearling, Qatar's fortunes changed with the development of the North Field — the world's largest non-associated gas field — in the 1990s. LNG export deals signed in the 90s and 2000s catapulted Qatar to one of the highest GDP-per-capita figures globally.

06 · News