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From The Report: Qatar 2022
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Since gaining independence in 1971 Qatar has developed into an economic, political and cultural powerhouse in the Middle East. With a relatively small population and substantial revenue generated from having the third-largest proven natural gas reserves globally, Qatar has one of the world’s highest GDP per capita, at nearly $62,000 at current prices and $103,000 in purchasing power parity in 2022, according to IMF estimates. The country is recognised in the international arena for many reasons, such as its extensive portfolio of investment abroad and substantial infrastructure projects at home, the latter of which led to the population growing by an estimated 50% between 2010 and 2020 due to an influx of foreign workers.

This chapter contains a viewpoint from HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar.

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Overview

At a crossroads: The authorities prioritise sustainability and cultural identity as they implement regulatory reforms
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Since gaining independence in 1971 Qatar has developed into an economic, political and cultural powerhouse in the Middle East. With a relatively small population and substantial revenue generated from having the third-largest proven natural gas reserves globally, Qatar has one of the world’s highest GDP per capita, at nearly $84,500 at current prices and $112,800 in purchasing power parity in 2022, according to IMF estimates. Prior to 2010 the country was primarily known for its vast gas reserves;…

Viewpoint

Future focus: HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, on the importance of international cooperation
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Viewpoint:HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani “Restoring Hope” sends an important message about returning to normalcy, without, of course, abandoning the means of protection and precaution; this comes after a difficult time that the world has experienced and is still experiencing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has left behind millions of victims and countless humanitarian, social and economic crises. This difficult test, which humanity is continuing to face, has revealed the…

Analysis

Lasting legacy: The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to have positive effects on sustainability, innovation and Qatar’s international standing
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first held in the Arab world, the first to be played during the winter instead of summer, and the first carbon-neutral World Cup event. Other firsts include building a fully demountable stadium that can later be donated to developing countries in need of such infrastructure, and being the first World Cup to run for 28 days instead of the regular 32 days in order to reduce heat-related risks and disruptions to participating nations’ domestic competitions. Broader…