Healthy economic growth – The Peninsula

Healthy economic growth – The Peninsula

Qatar’s economy continues on the growth trajectory following the pandemic-induced decline in 2020. Preliminary data show that the GDP grew by 4.3 percent in first half of the year. The non-oil sector posted a growth rate of 7.3 percent in the first half, showing the success of the country’s efforts to diversify its economy. 

Opening the Shura Council’s new session this week, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani spoke about the economy and his vision for further growth and diversification of the sources of state revenue. The Amir also chaired a meeting of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment yesterday, reviewing country’s economic priorities.