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Qatar’s diversification drive gathers pace as non-hydrocarbon sectors near two-thirds of GDP: OBG

August 2, 2026·Gulf TimesEconomy

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Qatar's structural shift toward non-hydrocarbon revenue has been a sustained policy priority since the mid-2000s, with hydrocarbons historically accounting for over 50% of nominal GDP but facing structural headwinds from price volatility and reserve depletion timelines. The expansion of sectors including finance, logistics, tourism, and manufacturing reflects broader GCC economic patterns, where hydrocarbon-dependent economies have pursued diversification to build economic resilience and reduce fiscal cyclicality. This sectoral rebalancing typically correlates with shifts in corporate earnings composition, foreign direct investment flows, and domestic capital allocation across regional markets, though the pace and sustainability of non-hydrocarbon growth remains subject to execution risks

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