Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 19

10-May-2010

QATAR

Expanding Gas Sector And Government Spending Driving Qatars Growth, Says NBK

Qatars growth will remain strong over the coming years, driven by an expanding gas sector and increased government spending, according to the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). In its GCC Brief published on 28 April, the bank notes that Qatar has weathered the economic crisis with limited damage. While the crisis did uncover weaknesses in certain sectors (real...