VOL. XL

No. 14

7-April-1997

QATAR

Qatari Budget Deficit To Remain Stable

Big increases in both revenue and expenditure are projected inthe Qatari budget for the year starting 1 April 1997, leaving a deficit little changedfrom the previous year's estimate. Total spending is set to rise by 19% to QR16.4bn($4.5bn) while revenues are projected at QR13.4bn ($3.7bn), an increase of 24%. No data oninflation in 1996 is yet available, but figures released by the Qatari Central Bank showthat...