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Qatar at a glance

Capital

Doha

Religion

 Islam, Islamic Sharia law is the main source of Qatar’s legislation

Official Language

 Arabic

Second Language

 English

Population

 2,580,734

Main Cities

 Doha, Al Wakra, Al Khor, Dukhan, Al Shamal, Mesaieed, Ras Laffan

Currency

Riyal (QAR) 1 QAR= 100 Dirhams.

USD1 = QAR 3.65 (Fixed Exchange Rate)

GDP per Capita

 66,200 US Dollar, First in Middle East and seventh globally according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Unemployment rate

 0.1%

National flag

Official Holidays
  • National Day: December 18
  • Eid El Fitr: 1st of Shawwal, for four days
  • Eid El Adha: 10th of Zulhijjah, for five days
  • Sports Day: Second Tuesday in February

Official working hours

 Ministries, Authorities, and Central Bank: 7:00am - 2:00pm (weekend: Fridays and Saturdays).Banks are operating throughout the day in malls.

Time Zone

 GMT +3

 

Social and economic reports

I.Population

Qatar is home to more than 85 different nationalities from around the world. Qatari nationals make up less than 15 per cent of the total population. It is the second safest countries in the world to live in. It is known for its economic and social stability, hospitality, tax-free income and tolerance and respect for other religions and cultures.

Source: Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar 27threport: Q4 2018 - Planning and Statistics Authority

 

II.Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Qatar’s GDP growth increased by 11.9 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. The current GDP is estimated to be at Qatar Riyals (QAR) 181.28 billion.


Source: Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar 27threport: Q4 2018 - Planning and Statistics Authority

III.Export of Goods

Total exports amounted to QR 79.7 billion in the fourthquarter of 2018, showing an increase of QAR 11.2 billion or 16.4% compared to same period of 2017.

Source: Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar 27threport: Q4 2018 - Planning and Statistics Authority

The main exports were:

Source: Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar 27threport: Q42018 - Planning and Statistics Authority

IV.Total commercial bank deposits

There have been steady commercial bank deposits therefore indicating growth in the production and development of industrial, agricultural and service projects.

Source: Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar 27threport: Q4 2018 - Planning and Statistics Authority

V.Consumer Consumption Expenditure

Qatar has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. The chart shows that consumption spending actually increased over a three-year period.

Source: Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar 27threport: Q4 2018 - Planning and Statistics Authority