Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 38

19-September-2005

QATAR

S&P Revises Outlook On Qatar To Stable On Slower Institutional Reform

Ratings agency Standard & Poors (S&P) has revised the outlook on Qatars sovereign ratings from positive to stable, citing the slower pace of institutional reform there and the reduced likelihood of a near-term upgrade. At the same time, S&P affirmed Qatars A+ long-term and A-1 short-term ratings. Qatars new constitution came into force in 2005...