Non-hydrocarbon sectors make up about 80 per cent of Qatar's real GDP despite disrupted energy exports, says the Amir

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Non-hydrocarbon sectors make up about 80 per cent of Qatar's real GDP despite disrupted energy exports, says the Amir

13 October 2026

The Amir said Qatar supplies approximately one-fifth of the world's liquefied natural gas trade.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and direct damage to some energy facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City disrupted a significant part of exports.
The impact was mainly in the energy sector, while non-hydrocarbon sectors kept growing.
They contribute approximately 80% of real GDP, which he cited as evidence of the economy's resilience.
The state, with the private sector, diversified supply routes and secured essential goods and strategic reserves.

Share of world LNG trade: approximately one-fifth Non-hydrocarbon share of real GDP: approximately 80%

Why it matters for exams: Qatar's LNG share and the weight of non-hydrocarbon output in GDP are core economy facts for Gulf-focused questions.

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13 October 2026 Source: Gulf Times

In plain words

LNG Liquefied natural gas — Natural gas cooled into liquid form so ships can carry it across oceans.

Real GDP Real gross domestic product — GDP measured after removing the effect of price changes.