Non-energy private sector companies continue to grow at strong pace in July
The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey data from Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) indicated a positive start for the second half of 2023. Growth rates for output, new orders, employment and purchasing increased, and the 12-month outlook remained firmly positive. The unfinished business continued to decline at a lower rate than in the first half […]
Qatar’s real estate trade volume amounts to QR1.574 bn in June
The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in June 2023 amounted to QR1,574,575,828 (1.574 billion). The data of the real estate analytical bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice revealed that 301 real estate transactions were recorded during the month. […]
Qatar ranks 5th internationally in economic performance in 2023
Qatar’s rank rose from 18th place to 12th place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2023 – which is published annually by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland – out of (64) countries, most of which are high developed. The ranking was based on national statistics provided to IMD as well as the […]
Under patronage of Amir, 3rd edition of Qatar Economic Forum to kick off on Tuesday
Under the high patronage of His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the third ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ will convene more than 1,000 global business leaders at The Katara Towers: Fairmont & Raffles Hotels from May 23-25. Through a series of keynote interviews, panel discussions, and […]
April building permits: Al Rayyan takes lead
A quick review of the Planning and Statistics Authority data on building permits issued in April 2023, based on their geographical distribution, reveals that the municipality of Al Rayyan tops the list with 102 permits issued, accounting for 27 percent of the total permits. Following closely is the municipality of Al Doha with 89 […]
Economically-active population in Qatar jumps 3 percent: PSA
The economically active population in Qatar increased by 3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the previous quarter, according to data released by the Planning and Statistics Authority. The Labor Force Sample Survey conducted during this period revealed that the economic participation rate among the population aged 15 years and above was […]
Qatar’s Producer Price Index down 2.56% in March
The Producer Price Index (PPI) of the industrial sector of the State of Qatar for March 2023 recorded 121.95 points, showing a decrease of 2.56 percent when compared to February 2023. On Y-o-Y basis, PPI of March 2023 showed a decrease of 16.88 percent when compared to the PPI of March 2022. The PPI […]
MwaniQatar: Shipment in April up 114%
Data released by MwaniQatar on Monday said that shipments of general and bulk cargo registered a year-over-year growth of 114 percent to more than 249,866 tonnes in last April compared to April 2022. Livestock volumes increased by 632 percent to reach 70,182 heads, while the volumes of building material rose by 15 percent to […]
Strong H1 results continue to lift QSE index higher
Qatar’s stock market gained for the second day this trading week thanks to strong local fundamentals and company earnings in in the first half 2022.The general index of the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) recorded an increase of 99.08 points, or 0.74 percent, to reach 13,469.110 points on Monday.During today’s session, 390.121 million shares were […]
Qatar’s PPI rises 55.66% YoY, down 1.14% sequentially
The PPI in the State of Qatar for June 2022 increased 55.66 percent year-over-year but was down 1.14 percent sequentially, official data showed Friday.The Planning and Statistics Authority released today its monthly Producer Price Index (PPI) of the Industrial sector for June 2022. The four main components of the index are Mining (weight: 82.46 percent), […]