Business Environment

&
Opportunities in Qatar

By

Dr. Khalid K Al-Hajri

General Manager

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry

 Agenda
 Background

 Economic Indicators

 Investment Environment

 Business opportunities

 Functions of QCCI
 Strategic Location

Area : 11,521 KM

Population : 1,500,000
High Standards Sports Facilities
The City View
Constructions Development
 Economic Indicators
(2007)
1- GDP US$ 63.76 billion

( Oil & Gas 55.7%)

2- GDP –Growth Rate 12.5%

3- Per Capita Income US$ 67,000

4- Inflation Rate 13.75%

 GDP Growth
(2003-2007)
80.000
63.76
70.000 52.65
42.055
60.000
US $ Millions

50.000 31.548
40.000
23.669
30.000

20.000

10.000

0.000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
year

Source: Statistics Authority, March 2008.

 GDP Annual Growth Rate
(2003 -2007)

35
33.3 33.3
30
Increase rate (%)

25 25
20 20.3
15
12.0
10
5
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Years

Source: Statistics Authority, March 2008.

 Per Capita Income (2003 -2007)

70.000 67.000
58.491
60.000 52.812
50.000 42.414
40.000 32.977
$
30.000
20.000
10.000
0.000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Years

Source: Statistics Authority, March 2008.

 Inflation Rate
(2003 -2007)
16
13.75
14
12
Inflation Rate (%)

11.83
10
8.8
8
6.8
6
4
2 2.26
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Years

Source: Central Bank of Qatar, April 2008.

 Investment Environment
Economic Growth Strategy
• National income diversification

• Achieve sustainable development

• Expand private sector participation

• WTO compliances
 Incentives
• Foreign investors 100% ownerships

• Availability of serviced industrial areas

• Competitive energy cost

• Qatar Development Bank financial support.

• Tax exemption on salaries and project equipments

 Business
Opportunities
Mega Projects
Barrwat Al-khoor
Description : Residential and touristy city.
Total Area : 8 Million m2.
Total investments : US$ 8.2 billions.
Completion : 5 years First Phase : 2 years.
 Energy City

• Estimated Cost: US$ 3.5 billions.

• Completion Date: Mid 2009.
 Qatar Bahrain
Causeway
Bridge

Length: 40 KM
Expected Duration : 50 months
Total Cost: US$ 2.7 Billions
 Functions of QCCI

1. Implement the best approaches for private sector concerns

2. Provide information on investment opportunities

3. Arrange and host local and international trade missions

4. Provide advice on how to go about business in Qatar

5. Provide introduction support to Qatari market

Implement the best approaches for private sector concerns

Meeting with the HE The Prime Minister

Provide advice on how to go about business in the State

Business Council Gathering

Arrange and host local and international trade missions
Thank you