Qatar Reports Strong Balance of Payments Surplus in Q2 2023
On Sunday, the Qatar Central Bank announced that the country achieved a balance of payments surplus of 7.9 billion riyals ($2.17 billion) in the second quarter of 2023. This is a significant increase from the 2.3 billion riyals surplus reported in the same quarter of 2022.
The surplus is attributed to strong export performance, particularly in the oil and gas sector, and a rebound in tourism. Oil and gas exports accounted for 43% of Qatar’s total exports in Q2 2023, while tourism revenue grew by 40% year-over-year.
The surplus also reflects the success of Qatar’s economic diversification efforts. The non-oil and gas sector grew by 6% in Q2 2023, driven by strong manufacturing, construction, and financial services growth.
The strong balance of payments surplus is a positive development for Qatar. It demonstrates the resilience of the Qatari economy and its ability to withstand external shocks. The surplus will also help Qatar to maintain its financial stability and support its ambitious development plans.
Qatar’s strong balance of payments surplus in Q2 2023 is a positive development for the country. It demonstrates the resilience of the Qatari economy and its ability to withstand external shocks. The surplus will also help Qatar to maintain its financial stability and support its ambitious development plans.
Qatar has a lot of money from selling oil and gas and tourism. This is helping the country’s economy grow and stay strong.
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