Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 10

9-Mar-2009

QATAR

Qatars Sovereign Outlook Stable, Says Capital Intelligence

Capital Intelligence has maintained its stable long-term outlook for Qatars AA- sovereign rating due to the strength and flexibility of the governments balance sheet and the countrys external finances. Qatars public finances are expected to remain strong. The central government budget is likely to remain in surplus in the fiscal year ending in March 2010, although it is projected...