VOL. XLV

No 8

25-February-2002

QATAR

Moodys Says Qatars StableOutlook Based On Vast Energy Resources And Diversification

In its latest report on Qatar,ratings agency Moodys Investors Service said that the stable outlook for thecountrys Baa2 rating was based on its vast hydrocarbons resources, coupledwith its continued efforts to ease dependence on crude oil. In a statement,the agency explained that while the country had a large external debt burdenand weak budgetary structure, the government...