Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 12

21-Mar-2011

QATAR

IMF Praises Qatars Post-Crisis Economic Performance

Reflecting a quick and strong policy response by the local authorities, Qatar has weathered the global financial crisis exceptionally well, according to the IMF in its Article IV consultation, released on 9 March. With the help of large government support to the banking system, increases in public spending and a considerable increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity, the...