IMF Staff Country Reports

Qatar: 2010 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement and Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Qatar

Publication Date:

March 9, 2011

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Qatar has weathered the global economic crisis well. Enhancement of liquefied natural gas capacity (LNG), government support to the banking system, and increase in public spending sustain the high growth rates. There is a need to monitor aggregate demand to prevent the resurgence of inflation pressures. The creation of a financial stability unit and the results of recent stress tests show the banking system’s resilience to market and credit risks. The coordination among data providers and intention to seek technical assistance in consumer price index are noted.

Series:

Country Report No. 2011/064

Subject:

Banking Commercial banks Credit Credit bureaus External debt Financial institutions Financial markets Money Public debt