Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 6

9-Feb-2009

QATAR

IMF Estimates Qatars Real GDP Growth In 2008 At 16%

Qatars real GDP growth in 2008 is estimated at 16%, driven by expansion in the production of oil, LNG and condensates and a strong performance in manufacturing, construction and financial services, according to the IMF Article IV consultation with Qatar, which was concluded on 21 January and published on 28 January. However, the IMF noted that inflation remained high at 15%, reflecting...