Pub date: 28 Mar 2012 Middle East / Qatar Business Forecast Report
Core Views Qatar's short-term political risk profile remains among the most stable in the region. Despite enjoying little in the way of democratic freedom, Qataris benefit from massive hydrocarbon ... Read More
Pub date: 18 May 2012 Global Regional Monitor
Emerging Markets Monitor provides weekly analyses, forecasts and ratings on fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, bonds, equities and funds across global markets, all backed by Business Monito... Read More
Pub date: 03 May 2012 Global Regional Monitor
Middle East Monitor, The Gulf each month provides country-by-country analyses, ratings and forecasts covering political risk, economic performance, key industries, finance and the business environment... Read More
Pub date: 09 Mar 2012 Global / Middle East Autos Industry Report
There are no comprehensive and reliable vehicle sales and import statistics available for Qatar, which has only a very small car industry, owing to its low population (1.9mn in 2011). However, some l... Read More
Pub date: 04 May 2012 Middle East / Qatar Commercial Banking Industry Report
BMI View: We see both credit and total asset growth in the Qatari banking sector slowing in 2012, as base effects and a relatively high loans-to-deposits ratio weigh on banks' sources of financing. T... Read More
Pub date: 19 Apr 2012 Middle East / Qatar Consumer Electronics Industry Report
Qatar's consumer electronics devices market, defined as the addressable market for computing devices, mobile handsets and video, audio and gaming products, is projected at about US$642mn in 2011. Thi... Read More
Pub date: 27 Apr 2012 Middle East / Qatar Food & Drink Industry Report
Our outlook for Qatar's consumer sector - the food and drink sector in particular - remains positive in line with the rosy outlook for the country's economy. We are currently forecasting GDP growth o... Read More
Pub date: 23 Dec 2011 Middle East / Qatar Freight Transport Industry Report
The Qatari shipping sector continues to be dominated by the export of the country's key commodity, natural gas, through the export terminal of Ras Laffan. Much of this is transported by national carr... Read More
Pub date: 19 Apr 2012 Middle East / Qatar Information Technology Industry Report
BMI View: Qatari IT spending is expected to reach US$533mn in 2012, up 15%, with BMI upwardly revising its forecast after the PC market reported strong growth in 2011. The decision to award Qatar the... Read More
Pub date: 25 Apr 2012 Middle East / Qatar Infrastructure Industry Report
BMI View: With construction and energy projects worth US$125bn planned over the coming years, Qatar's construction industry will strengthen its position as one of the region's top performing markets.... Read More
Pub date: 18 Nov 2011 Middle East / Qatar Insurance Industry Report
Key Insights And Key Risks In the context of the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), Qatar’s insurance sector stands out for three reasons. First, the spectacular growth prospects of the overall econ... Read More
Pub date: 04 May 2012 Middle East / Qatar Oil & Gas Industry Report
BMI View: Qatar sits on the world's third-largest proven gas reserves, which are concentrated in the offshore North Field, and the country's robust efforts to commercialise this deposit has resulted ... Read More
Pub date: 11 May 2012 Middle East / Qatar Petrochemicals Industry Report
BMI View: Although Qatari petrochemicals margins remain relatively healthy and petrochemicals prices are returning to near pre-crisis levels, there is the persistent downside risk that a potential do... Read More
Pub date: 02 Mar 2012 Middle East / Qatar Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Industry Report
BMI View: Following Qatar's decision to reintroduce controls on medicine prices in late 2011, we expect pharmaceutical price inflation to moderate. Consequently, market growth rates in 2012 will be a... Read More
Pub date: 04 May 2012 Middle East / Qatar Power Industry Report
BMI View: The state-controlled power industry remains committed to the use of gas as its primary energy source, in spite of the growing demands of its many export projects. There is renewables potent... Read More
Pub date: 11 May 2012 Middle East / Qatar Real Estate Industry Report
BMI's Qatar real estate report examines growth opportunities and risks in this fast-growing Gulf market. Our 2012 forecasts see a 5-10% rise in rents in the office, retail and industrial rental segme... Read More
Pub date: 28 Mar 2012 Middle East / Qatar Shipping Industry Report
The Qatari shipping sector continues to be dominated by the export of the country's key commodity, natural gas, through the export terminal of Ras Laffan. Much of this is carried by national carrier ... Read More
Pub date: 13 Apr 2012 Middle East / Qatar Telecommunications Industry Report
Qatar's mobile market recorded its slowest growth yet in 2011, with total net additions of just 31,000 subscribers for the entire year. This reflected growth of 1.1%, considerably less than 11.7% in ... Read More
Pub date: 27 Apr 2012 Middle East / Qatar Water Industry Report
BMI View: The Qatar Water & Electricity Company (Kahramaa) has set out a five-pronged strategy for the emirate's water sector to ensure that supply keeps pace with demand. This involves developing ne... Read More
Pub date: 01 Nov 2011 Middle East / Qatar Multinational Companies Country Directory
The Qatar database features over 510 fully researched, senior executive contacts and top decision makers at over 140 multinational companies in Qatar, across 34 industry sectors.... Read More
32 company profiles Pub date: 12 Nov 2009 Annual
Company Overview, Contact Details, Key Personnel, SWOT Analysis, Competitive Positioning, Strategy and Latest Developments for multinational oil & gas companies in the Middle East. Read More