Qatar’s economy shrank by 7% in the first quarter, according to official data. The decline is attributed to a drop in energy sector output during the period.
Further details on the drivers behind the energy decline were not immediately available.
Qatar’s economy contracts 7% in first quarter amid energy decline
The contraction follows a reported decline in energy sector activity during the period.
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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 31 Aug 2026 · 12:12 · 1 min read
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Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.
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