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Qatar holds firm in GEM top 10 as SMEs power non-oil growth

April 30, 2026·ZAWYAEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Qatar's sustained presence in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor's top 10 reflects the broader GCC-wide pivot toward diversification away from oil-dependent revenue streams, with small and medium enterprises playing a structural role in that transition. SME sector expansion across the Gulf has historically correlated with periods of fiscal pressure and policy emphasis on private-sector job creation, particularly in sectors like retail, logistics, and professional services. The competitive positioning among GCC nations in entrepreneurship metrics underscores how non-oil growth initiatives—supported by regulatory frameworks, access to capital, and talent development—have become material components of regional economic structures rather than supplementary initiatives.

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