Q: How would you characterise the performance of Qatar's economy in 2015?
A: Despite the recent decline in oil prices, Qatar continues to benefit from robust growth, supported by accelerating economic activity in view of the government’s diversification strategy. This growth momentum will continue to be driven by solid expansion in non-hydrocarbon activities propelled by investment spending, an expansionary fiscal stance and population growth. Services will be the largest contributor to growth, followed by construction. The real gross domestic product is expected to grow at over 7% in 2015 as the Barzan gas plant begins production, while inflation is likely to moderate supported by softer global commodity prices.
