Qatar recently gained significant global interest following its successful bid for the FIFA world cup in 2020. This middle-eastern peninsula has long been a haven of opportunity in the region in light of its booming economic growth. After achieving a 16 percent growth rate in 2010, one of the highest internationally, the Qatari economy is expected to achieve a 20 percent increase in 2011 according to the estimates of the International Monetary Fund.

As per the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) "Qatar has the largest non-associated natural gas field in the world and is the world’s largest liquefied natural gas exporter."

Moreover, it is unique in that its economy has been able to withstand the global downturn aided by its economic and fiscal policies being backed by increased government funding and relaxed business regulations.

With an unprecedented wave of enthusiasm among global construction industry professionals and investors there is a need to better understand the dynamics of this nation and of the opportunities that it presents at an early stage.

The ‘Qatar Construction Opportunities Report’ provides in-depth information about Qatar’s various planned, design and under construction projects from 2011-2022 with a special focus on FIFA 2022 projects. Backed by the largest database of GCC construction projects in the Middle East, this report analyses over US$ 170 billion in construction projects ranging from concept to under construction and focuses on opportunities in Qatar’s infrastructure, hospitality, sports, oil & gas and other sectors.

Additionally, this report also covers the general information about the country, economy, politics and government regulations. The report continues to discuss the potential risk factors for the new opportunities and the steps required to undertake a new business.

We conclude with details of the top projects in each segment and important companies that businesses must develop relations with in order to capitalize on the present and future opportunities.

This report has been designed for construction industry suppliers, service providers, consultants, contractors/subcontractors and project funding organisations such as banks & financial institutions.