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Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar to see sharp economic upturn from 2026 underpinned by LNG production boost: fDi Intelligence
A view of the Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar's principal site for production of liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquids. fDi Intelligence notes that the World Bank expects a sharp economic upturn beginning in 2026 in Qatar, driven by rising hydrocarbon revenues, with GDP growth forecast to reach 5.4%, followed by 7.6% in 2027. Qatar is doubling down on gas production to secure its future, fDi Intelligence said and noted the country's economic growth is to be sustained by natural gas, unlike other GCC countries. 'Rising global trade tensions and a darkening geopolitical landscape have done little to disrupt Qatar's steady, if subdued, economic trajectory. 'But that subdued pace may soon give way, as the country enters the post-2022 FIFA World Cup era by doubling down on its natural gas riches to secure its future,' fDi Intelligence said in a recent report prepared by James King. In contrast to its regional fossil fuel-exporting peers, Qatar is leaning into its energy advantage, which includes the world's third-largest reserves of natural gas, to underwrite the long-term health of its public finances and economic security. In particular, the authorities aim to nearly double total liquefied natural gas production over the next five years, a move that will sustain hydrocarbons' significant role in the broader economy, while boosting growth over the medium to long term. According to data from S&P Global Ratings, the hydrocarbon sector accounts for about 37% of nominal GDP in Qatar, which is higher than both the UAE at 25% and Saudi Arabia at 30%. While Qatar's bet on LNG promises strong growth in the coming years, it is having little impact on the country's immediate outlook. For now, the domestic economy remains in a holding pattern. The completion of World Cup–related infrastructure projects, combined with reduced government spending and stagnant LNG output, has slowed economic momentum in recent years, with GDP growth hovering in the low single digits since 2023. The World Bank expects the economy to grow by 2.4% this year, supported in part by a steady non-hydrocarbon sector performance, which is forecast to outpace the broader economy at 3.3%. fDi Intelligence noted that the World Bank expects a sharp economic upturn beginning in 2026, driven by rising hydrocarbon revenues, with GDP growth forecast to reach 5.4%, followed by 7.6% in 2027. 'This acceleration will be underpinned by a major increase in LNG production, set to rise from 77mn to 142mn tonnes per year, supported by massive investment in the North Field, the world's largest natural gas deposit. 'As a result, the government aims to raise Qatar's share of the global LNG market from around 20% to nearly 25%, according to research from Rice University's Baker Institute,' fDi Intelligence pointed out. Additional volumes are expected to start coming online from late 2025, with capacity scaling up incrementally through the end of the decade. Amid global trade tensions, Qatar's bet on LNG appears largely insulated from rising tariff risks, thanks to US exemptions on fossil fuel imports and the fact that most of its LNG is exported to Asia. 'Yet Qatar's strategy, which assumes sustained LNG demand over the coming decades, is not without risks. For one, the looming possibility of a near-term global oversupply threatens to bring down prices. The International Energy Agency expects a 'surplus of supply over demand until 2040'. But Jim Krane, Diana Tamari Sabbagh fellow for energy studies at Rice University, says Qatar is well placed to endure this kind of problem. 'The forecast glut of LNG will likely materialise, but it won't last forever,' he says. 'Eventually the market should work out in the Qatar's favour, given the massive and super low-cost reserves they enjoy, and its central location between major markets.' Other challenges also loom for Qatar's long-term LNG ambitions, particularly as the world accelerates towards a low-carbon future, fDi Intelligence noted. Doha is seeking to stay ahead of evolving attitudes and regulations towards hydrocarbons, including so-called transition fuels like natural gas, by positioning itself as a low-carbon producer. State energy giant QatarEnergy aims to reduce the carbon intensity of its upstream LNG operations by 25% by 2035, and those of its LNG facilities by 35% over the same period, by boosting CCUS capacity targets, among other changes, fDi Intelligence pointed out. © Gulf Times Newspaper 2025 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar ranks 12th globally in FDI Performance Index 2024
Doha: Qatar has achieved a significant leap in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Performance Index report issued in 2025, ranking 12th globally in 2024, advancing 21 positions compared to the previous year. This confirms the country's growing competitiveness, its favorable regulatory environment for business, and its increasing openness to international partnerships. According to the FDI report recently published by fDi Intelligence, in terms of project growth, the number of foreign direct investment projects nearly doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year. Qatar also scored 4.70 on the index, indicating that its share of global greenfield FDI projects in 2024 far exceeded its share of global GDP. Sector trends highlighted in the report showed that the business services and technology sectors maintained the lead, with notable growth in FDI projects in consumer products and textiles. According to data from the FDI Projects Observatory under the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar, the first half of 2025 witnessed strong performance, with Qatar recording a significant increase in total capital expenditure, along with a year-on-year rise in both the number of projects and new job opportunities. The number of projects increased by 44.5 percent year-on-year, while job opportunities rose by 75 percent, reflecting continued investor interest in the country and their confidence in the Qatari market. In his remarks on the report, CEO of the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar Sheikh Ali bin Waleed Al-Thani said that Qatar's significant advancement in the Global Foreign Direct Investment Performance Index strengthens its position as a leading investment destination. It reaffirms the country's appeal in attracting high-value strategic investments that contribute to economic diversification and sustainable growth. The Investment Promotion Agency remains firmly committed to supporting investments across various sectors and invites global partners to join us in shaping Qatar's prosperous future. Meanwhile, the Qatar Free Zones Authority highlighted that Qatar recorded a notable increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into new projects during 2024, with the volume of incoming investments nearly doubling compared to the previous year, according to the recent FDI report by fDi Intelligence. In a post on its X account yesterday, the authority noted that the number of inbound investment projects in Qatar grew significantly in 2024, nearly doubling from the previous year. This surge contributed to the country's 21-place jump in the global ranking, placing Qatar among the top 15 countries in terms of FDI performance improvement. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar ranks 12th globally in 2024 in FDI Performance Index
DOHA: The State of Qatar has achieved a significant leap in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Performance Index report issued in 2025, ranking 12th globally in 2024, advancing 21 positions compared to the previous year. This confirms the country's growing competitiveness, its favorable regulatory environment for business, and its increasing openness to international partnerships. According to the FDI report recently published by fDi Intelligence, in terms of project growth, the number of foreign direct investment projects nearly doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year. Qatar also scored 4.70 on the index, indicating that its share of global greenfield FDI projects in 2024 far exceeded its share of global GDP. Sector trends highlighted in the report showed that the business services and technology sectors maintained the lead, with notable growth in FDI projects in consumer products and textiles. According to data from the FDI Projects Observatory under the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar, the first half of 2025 witnessed strong performance, with Qatar recording a significant increase in total capital expenditure, along with a year-on-year rise in both the number of projects and new job opportunities. The number of projects increased by 44.5% year-on-year, while job opportunities rose by 75%, reflecting continued investor interest in the country and their confidence in the Qatari market. In his remarks on the report, CEO of the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar Sheikh Ali bin Waleed Al Thani said that Qatar's significant advancement in the Global Foreign Direct Investment Performance Index strengthens its position as a leading investment destination. It reaffirms the country's appeal in attracting high-value strategic investments that contribute to economic diversification and sustainable growth. The Investment Promotion Agency remains firmly committed to supporting investments across various sectors and invites global partners to join us in shaping Qatarâ€s prosperous future. Meanwhile, the Qatar Free Zones Authority highlighted that Qatar recorded a notable increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into new projects during 2024, with the volume of incoming investments nearly doubling compared to the previous year, according to the recent FDI report by fDi Intelligence. In a post on its X account, the authority noted that the number of inbound investment projects in Qatar grew significantly in 2024, nearly doubling from the previous year. This surge contributed to the country's 21-place jump in the global ranking, placing Qatar among the top 15 countries in terms of FDI performance improvement.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar ranks 12th globally in 2024 in FDI performance index, says fDi Intelligence
QNA Doha The State of Qatar has achieved a significant leap in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Performance Index report issued in 2025, ranking 12th globally in 2024, advancing 21 positions compared to the previous year. This confirms the country's growing competitiveness, its favorable regulatory environment for business, and its increasing openness to international partnerships. According to the FDI report recently published by fDi Intelligence, in terms of project growth, the number of foreign direct investment projects nearly doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year. Qatar also scored 4.70 on the index, indicating that its share of global greenfield FDI projects in 2024 far exceeded its share of global GDP. Sector trends highlighted in the report showed that the business services and technology sectors maintained the lead, with notable growth in FDI projects in consumer products and textiles. According to data from the FDI Projects Observatory under the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar, the first half of 2025 witnessed strong performance, with Qatar recording a significant increase in total capital expenditure, along with a year-on-year rise in both the number of projects and new job opportunities. The number of projects increased by 44.5 percent year-on-year, while job opportunities rose by 75 percent, reflecting continued investor interest in the country and their confidence in the Qatari market. In his remarks on the report, Investment Promotion Agency Qatar CEO Sheikh Ali bin Waleed Al Thani said that Qatar's significant advancement in the Global Foreign Direct Investment Performance Index strengthens its position as a leading investment destination. It reaffirms the country's appeal in attracting high-value strategic investments that contribute to economic diversification and sustainable growth. The Investment Promotion Agency remains firmly committed to supporting investments across various sectors and invites global partners to join us in shaping Qatar's prosperous future. Meanwhile, the Qatar Free Zones Authority highlighted that Qatar recorded a notable increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into new projects during 2024, with the volume of incoming investments nearly doubling compared to the previous year, according to the recent FDI report by fDi Intelligence. In a post on its X account today, the authority noted that the number of inbound investment projects in Qatar grew significantly in 2024, nearly doubling from the previous year. This surge contributed to the country's 21-place jump in the global ranking, placing Qatar among the top 15 countries in terms of FDI performance improvement.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar ranks 12th globally in FDI Performance Index
QNA Doha The State of Qatar has achieved a significant leap in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Performance Index report issued in 2025, ranking 12th globally in 2024, advancing 21 positions compared to the previous year. This confirms the country's growing competitiveness, its favorable regulatory environment for business, and its increasing openness to international partnerships. According to the FDI report recently published by fDi Intelligence, in terms of project growth, the number of foreign direct investment projects nearly doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year. Qatar also scored 4.70 on the index, indicating that its share of global greenfield FDI projects in 2024 far exceeded its share of global GDP. Sector trends highlighted in the report showed that the business services and technology sectors maintained the lead, with notable growth in FDI projects in consumer products and textiles. According to data from the FDI Projects Observatory under the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar, the first half of 2025 witnessed strong performance, with Qatar recording a significant increase in total capital expenditure, along with a year-on-year rise in both the number of projects and new job opportunities. The number of projects increased by 44.5% year-on-year, while job opportunities rose by 75%, reflecting continued investor interest in the country and their confidence in the Qatari market. page 8
