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Business Environment
&
Opportunities in Qatar
By
Dr. Khalid K Al-Hajri
General Manager
Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Agenda
Background
Economic Indicators
Investment Environment
Business opportunities
Functions of QCCI
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Strategic Location
Area : 11,521 KM
Population : 1,500,000
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High Standards Sports Facilities
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The City View
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Constructions Development
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Economic Indicators(2007)
US$ 63.76 billion
( Oil & Gas 55.7%)
1- GDP
12.5%2- GDP Growth Rate
US$ 67,0003- Per Capita Income
13.75%4- Inflation Rate
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GDP Growth(2003-2007)
Source: Statistics Authority, March 2008.
23.669
31.548
42.05552.65
63.76
0.000
10.000
20.000
30.000
40.000
50.000
60.000
70.000
80.000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007year
US$Millions
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GDP Annual Growth Rate(2003 -2007)
Source: Statistics Authority, March 2008.
20.3
33.3 33.3
25
12.0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Years
Increaserate(%)
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Per Capita Income (2003 -2007)
Source: Statistics Authority, March 2008.
32.977
42.414
52.812
58.491
67.000
0.00010.00020.00030.00040.00050.00060.00070.000
$
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Years
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Inflation Rate(2003 -2007)
Source: Central Bank of Qatar, April 2008.
2.26
6.8
8.8
11.83
13.75
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
YearsInflationRate(%)
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Investment Environment
Economic Growth Strategy National income diversification
Achieve sustainable development
Expand private sector participation
WTO compliances
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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
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Business
Opportunities
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Mega Projects
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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.
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Energy City
Estimated Cost: US$ 3.5 billions.
Completion Date: Mid 2009.
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Qatar Bahrain
Causeway
Bridge
Length: 40 KM
Expected Duration : 50 months
Total Cost: US$ 2.7 Billions
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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
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Implement the best approaches for private sector concerns
Meeting with the HE The Prime Minister
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Provide advice on how to go about business in the State
Business Council Gathering
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Arrange and host local and international trade missions
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Thank you
