Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, addressed economic resilience and the effects of the regional crisis while opening the Shura Council’s 55th ordinary session on 13 October. Qatar News Agency reported his statement that total public revenues fell 42% in the first half of 2026 and public expenditure declined 14%. The address said essential services and development priorities continued to be protected.

The Amir said Qatar recorded real growth of 2.9% in 2025 and average annual inflation of 0.5%. Non-hydrocarbon sectors accounted for about 80% of real gross domestic product. These figures were presented as historical results and context for resilience; the address did not give a full-year 2026 growth or inflation forecast.

He also cited a portfolio of projects and investment opportunities worth about QAR221 billion over the next five years. It includes infrastructure, public-private partnerships and private-sector investment in real estate and hospitality. The address said North Field gas expansion was progressing as planned and described continued work on local production, storage, transport and waste reduction for food security. The QAR221 billion figure is not presented as approved expenditure or signed investment.