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GCC CONTEXT
Qatar's financial services sector, anchored by the Qatar Financial Centre's regulatory framework and international positioning, has become a structural pillar of diversification away from hydrocarbon dependency. The 3.5% contribution to non-oil GDP reflects the sector's maturation as a regional financial hub, though it remains smaller than comparables in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where financial services represent larger shares of non-oil economic output. This incremental growth in financial services aligns with GCC-wide trends of economic diversification and capital markets development, though Qatar's financial sector contribution reflects both its regional competitive position and the ongoing evolution of Gulf economies toward knowledge-based sectors.
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