Qatar
The original report was published in The New York Times on Sunday, April 3, 2011
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Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC) is home to various industries and downstream activities, and embodies Qatar’s drive for diversification
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United Development Company (UDC) is Qatar’s prime example of successful diversification, with influence in a variety of industries
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By collaborating with successful international companies, SASCO Group has dominated the steel and aluminum sector
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 Unique and innovative skyscrapers make up Doha’s modern skyline, giving viewers a glimpse of the ongoing development of the nation Last December, Qatar celebrated one of the greatest economic milestones in its history. Some 1,200 VIP guests from around the world were in attendance as Qatar commemorated achieving 77 million tons per annum (Mta) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity.
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Qatar’s energy sector boasts some of the world’s highest standards, and Velosi has emerged as the preferred supplier of management services.
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UDC’s flagship development offers a Mediterranean lifestyle
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Two big regional names launch powerhouse car-leasing venture
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 Sabban Towers at The Pearl-Qatar, the iconic multi-billion dollar offshore development by United Development Company Sabban Property Investments’ experienced team creatively converts land into thoughtfully designed, green communities
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Qatar is proving to be a highly stable GCC country, thanks to its prudent macroeconomic and natural resource management
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 Jaidah is successful in oil and gas-related business, industrial equipment, heavy equipment, technology and much more With a significant business portfolio, the Jaidah family has anchored its name in households and businesses alike
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LOCATION:
Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia
CAPITAL:
Doha
AREA - comparative:
slightly smaller than Connecticut
POPULATION:
848,016 (July 2011 est.)
GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 0.1%
industry: 69.8%
services: 30.1% (2010 est.)
AGRICULTURE - products:
fruits, vegetables; poultry, dairy products, beef; fish
INDUSTRIES:
liquefied natural gas, crude oil production and refining, ammonia, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement, commercial ship repair
EXPORTS:
$54.93 billion (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 51
$43.96 billion (2009 est.)
EXPORTS - commodities:
liquefied natural gas (LNG), petroleum products, fertilizers, steel
EXPORTS - partners:
Japan 31.3%, South Korea 16.5%, Singapore 9.1%, India 8.1% (2009)
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