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Qatar, once called the "Pearl of the Desert" by accumulating enormous wealth from natural gas export..

May 18, 2026·매일경제Economy

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Qatar's historical dependence on hydrocarbon exports—particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG)—has shaped both its fiscal position and regional market dynamics, with energy revenues traditionally funding sovereign wealth accumulation and domestic infrastructure projects that influence GCC asset valuations and cross-border capital flows. The nation's economic structure reflects a pattern common across the Gulf, where commodity price volatility creates cyclical pressures on government spending, currency stability, and credit conditions that ripple through interconnected GCC banking and equity markets. Diversification efforts in Qatar, including expansion into finance, real estate, and tourism sectors, represent a structural shift mirroring broader GCC economic transformation strategies undert

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