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Iran 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012f 2013f
Nominal GDP ($bn) 79.5 115 97.6 127.3 173.5 184.6 190.9
GDP per capita ($) 64,872 79,409 59,545 74,901 98,144 100,378 99,838
Real GDP growth (annual change, %) 18 17.7 12 16.7 14.1 6.3 4.9
Government revenue (% of GDP) 36.6 35 44.3 30.9 38.6 39.1 38.3
Government total expenditure (% of GDP) 26.8 24.8 31.8 28.4 26.5 29.5 29.7
Total government debt (gross, % of GDP) 7.4 9.5 32.5 38.7 32.3 35.3 32.5
Current account balance (% of GDP) 25.4 28.7 10.2 26.7 30.2 29.6 26.8
Value of oil imports 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Value of oil & gas exports 39.8 61.7 42.3 72.6 105.5 102.8 101.1
Inflation (%) 13.8 15 -4.9 -2.4 1.9 2 3
Click to see full economic data (2005 - 2017 forecast)
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook Database; Last updated: March 2013

Doing business in...

Qatar

MEED’s guide to doing business in Qatar

19 July 2012, 13:45 GMT | By

As Doha welcomes international contractors and investors, doing business in the country is getting easier, but there is still bureaucracy to be negotiated for those wanting to enter the market and succeed in it.

Qatar trends

Construction cost escalation to affect contractors in Doha Subscription

22 May 2013, 6:21 GMT | By Cathal Gormley

MEED Cost Indices forecasts 3.9 per cent annual cost escalation over next four years

Mena oil and gas contract awards 2011-2013

UAE driving Mena oil and gas spending Subscription

16 May 2013, 7:48 GMT | By

Spending in second quarter looks likely to outstrip first as major offshore deals are awarded

Ten-year smoothed commodity price growth

Commodity super cycle on verge of downward trend Subscription

7 May 2013, 10:18 GMT | By

Analysts predicting 2013-14 could be the start of lower prices for commodities such as oil and gas

Ten-year smoothed commodity price growth

Commodity super cycle on verge of downward trend Subscription

7 May 2013, 10:18 GMT | By

Analysts predicting 2013-14 could be the start of lower prices for commodities such as oil and gas

Middle East contracts awarded April 2013

Middle East contracts awarded: April 2013 Subscription

5 May 2013, 7:41 GMT

Just over $12bn-worth of contracts were awarded in April

South Pars phase 12

Top 100 projects drops in value in first quarter Subscription

1 May 2013, 9:18 GMT | By

Value of projects in execution fell $10bn as $30bn-worth of contract awards are new to the top 100 table

South Pars phase 12

Top 100 projects drops in value in first quarter Subscription

1 May 2013, 9:18 GMT | By

Value of projects in execution fell $10bn as $30bn-worth of contract awards are new to the top 100 table

Middle East contract awards March 2013

Middle East contracts awarded: March 2013 Subscription

8 April 2013, 10:34 GMT

Just over $8bn-worth of contracts were awarded in March

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Milaha Subscription

12 March 2013, 12:05 GMT | By

The Qatari firm’s diversified business model has helped it weather the economic crisis

Middle East contracts awarded February 2013

Middle East contracts awarded: February 2013 Subscription

3 March 2013, 11:41 GMT

Just over $4bn-worth of contracts were awarded in February

David Richter: New work brings fresh challenges

Interview: David Richter, president and CEO, Hill International Subscription

21 February 2013, 7:03 GMT | By

A strong year for project management consultants shows the worst of the downturn is over for the construction sector

David Richter: New work brings fresh challenges

Interview: David Richter, president and CEO, Hill International Subscription

21 February 2013, 7:03 GMT | By

A strong year for project management consultants shows the worst of the downturn is over for the construction sector

Qatar Projects Conference Day 2 highlights

MEED Qatar Projects 2013 day 2 highlights

20 February 2013, 6:42 GMT

Phil Blizzard talks to Chris Scudamore, partner-advisory for PwC, about the major highlights from day 2 of MEED’s Qatar Projects 2013 conference in Doha.

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Qatar

Proud heritage of petrochemicals Subscription

9 May 2013, 15:01 GMT | By

Ras Laffan tie-up highlights the huge achievements made in the Qatar petrochemicals industry

Doha metro: Contractors selected for first packages

Metro awards kick off boom

15 April 2013, 15:41 GMT

After two years with little progress, Doha will need to push ahead with key construction projects in 2013

Doha: Infrastructure work will come to the fore

Work starts from the ground up in Qatar

15 April 2013, 15:27 GMT

Large-scale tunnelling schemes will provide base for Qatar infrastructure ahead of the Fifa World Cup

Doha: Infrastructure work will come to the fore

Work starts from the ground up in Qatar

15 April 2013, 15:27 GMT

Large-scale tunnelling schemes will provide base for Qatar infrastructure ahead of the Fifa World Cup

Port

New Doha Port in race against time

7 March 2013, 13:41 GMT

The completion of the Mesaieed facility cannot come fast enough for contractors working in the country

Doha

Sewerage project will test Ashghal

7 March 2013, 13:34 GMT

The $2.72bn scheme is intended to meet the wastewater needs of southern Doha for the next 50 years

Qatar gas

Doha refocuses gas potential

21 February 2013, 13:05 GMT

Qatar is targeting petrochemicals production to keep ahead of its global gas-producing rivals

Doha: Congestion will affect Qatar's economy

Doha prepares to keep roads clear

21 February 2013, 12:45 GMT

As work begins on infrastructure projects in Qatar, increased traffic volumes will lead to road congestion

Doha: Congestion will affect Qatar's economy

Doha prepares to keep roads clear

21 February 2013, 12:45 GMT

As work begins on infrastructure projects in Qatar, increased traffic volumes will lead to road congestion

Qatar: More work is expected to be awarded in 2013

Optimism grows after 2013 construction awards

7 February 2013, 13:45 GMT

After a disappointing 2012, the construction sector got a good start to 2013 with two stadium awards

Qatar: More work is expected to be awarded in 2013

Optimism grows after 2013 construction awards

7 February 2013, 13:45 GMT

After a disappointing 2012, the construction sector got a good start to 2013 with two stadium awards

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Special reports

Doha

Qatar: Shura Council vote falls off agenda Subscription

9 May 2013, 8:18 GMT

In late 2011, Qatar’s emir announced that for the first time an election to appoint two-thirds of his advisory body, the Shura Council, would be held in June 2013

Souk

Qatar: Non-oil sector set to drive economy Subscription

6 March 2013, 13:01 GMT

Qatar’s era of breakneck growth is over

Souk

Qatar: Non-oil sector set to drive economy Subscription

6 March 2013, 13:01 GMT

Qatar’s era of breakneck growth is over

Qatar megaprojects

Ambitious Qatar megaprojects surge ahead

13 February 2013, 9:27 GMT

Gas-rich Gulf state pushes ahead with multibillion-dollar infrastructure schemes

Qatar megaprojects

Ambitious Qatar megaprojects surge ahead

13 February 2013, 9:27 GMT

Gas-rich Gulf state pushes ahead with multibillion-dollar infrastructure schemes

Qatar

Qatar: Balancing Islamic and conventional banking Subscription

13 December 2012, 10:18 GMT

Qatar’s central banks faces the challenge of placing conventional and Islamic lenders on an equal footing

Qatar

Qatar: Balancing Islamic and conventional banking Subscription

13 December 2012, 10:18 GMT

Qatar’s central banks faces the challenge of placing conventional and Islamic lenders on an equal footing

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Market presentations

Lusail Iconic stadium

Webinar: Qatar Projects Subscription

8 April 2013, 8:50 GMT

There are more than $220bn-worth of projects planned or under way in Qatar, as it pushes forwards with major infrastructure developments

Lusail Iconic stadium

Webinar: Qatar Projects Subscription

8 April 2013, 8:50 GMT

There are more than $220bn-worth of projects planned or under way in Qatar, as it pushes forwards with major infrastructure developments

After the Uprisings webinar

After the Uprisings: The outlook for business in the Middle East in 2013 and beyond Subscription

4 March 2013, 5:52 GMT

A webinar on the region’s business environment, providing current data and exclusive expert analysis drawn from MEED’s team of experts

Wastewater

Webinar: Project opportunities in GCC wastewater Subscription

15 May 2012, 11:24 GMT

Join MEED for an exclusive online seminar looking at the Gulf wastewater sector

Barzan: The gas project raised $5.7bn

Rebuilding the Middle East: Prospects for the projects market 2012 Subscription

6 February 2012, 5:40 GMT

MEED’s webinar looks at expected growth in the Middle East and North Africa

Barzan: The gas project raised $5.7bn

Rebuilding the Middle East: Prospects for the projects market 2012 Subscription

6 February 2012, 5:40 GMT

MEED’s webinar looks at expected growth in the Middle East and North Africa

Arab uprising: Facebook gave power to protesters

The impact of the Arab uprisings on business growth Subscription

27 July 2011, 12:50 GMT

MEED’s webinar is a mid-year review that assesses the consequences of protests in the region on project plans

Arab uprising: Facebook gave power to protesters

The impact of the Arab uprisings on business growth Subscription

27 July 2011, 12:50 GMT

MEED’s webinar is a mid-year review that assesses the consequences of protests in the region on project plans

Implementing the region’s long-term rail plans Subscription

20 July 2011, 12:54 GMT

More than $250bn worth of rail projects are planned or under development in the Middle East; in this webinar, MEED presents an overview of the market and its growth

Construction

GCC Construction: The move from private to public infrastructure spending

7 June 2011, 6:50 GMT

MEED’s webinar on the major changes impacting the region’s construction sector

Construction

GCC Construction: The move from private to public infrastructure spending

7 June 2011, 6:50 GMT

MEED’s webinar on the major changes impacting the region’s construction sector

Qatar: About $60bn-worth of projects are planned

Qatar Projects: 2011 - 2020 Subscription

16 May 2011, 14:19 GMT

The webinar presentation provides an overview on more than $70bn worth of major projects to be awarded in the Gulf state

Qatar: About $60bn-worth of projects are planned

Qatar Projects: 2011 - 2020 Subscription

16 May 2011, 14:19 GMT

The webinar presentation provides an overview on more than $70bn worth of major projects to be awarded in the Gulf state

Qatar Airways

Qatar projects webinar: Future business opportunities Subscription

2 March 2011, 11:30 GMT

MEED’s online seminar outlines the plans Qatar has to develop its infrastructure

Qatar Airways

Qatar projects webinar: Future business opportunities Subscription

2 March 2011, 11:30 GMT

MEED’s online seminar outlines the plans Qatar has to develop its infrastructure

MEED's 2020 Vision: A presentation Subscription

27 January 2011, 9:23 GMT | By

An exclusive MEED presentation looking at the key trends that will shape the Middle East economy in the coming decade.

MEED's 2020 Vision: A presentation Subscription

27 January 2011, 9:23 GMT | By

An exclusive MEED presentation looking at the key trends that will shape the Middle East economy in the coming decade.

Project awards

Italy’s Impregilo-led consortium confirms Doha metro contract Subscription

20 May 2013, 7:53 GMT | By

Contract covers Red Line North

Chiyoda and CTCI confirmed for Ras Laffan condensate refinery Subscription

16 May 2013, 6:36 GMT | By

Japanese and Taiwanese companies will execute scheme

Maersk Oil awards WorleyParsons Qatar engineering contract Subscription

13 May 2013, 10:56 GMT | By

Australian consultancy to carry out engineering services on offshore Al-Shaeen field

Obayashi-HBK joint venture wins Msheireb phase 3 Subscription

12 May 2013, 14:01 GMT | By

Contract is the the latest construction deal to be awarded on Doha real estate scheme

Consultants awarded Doha Bay crossing management Subscription

4 April 2013, 15:27 GMT | By

Fluor and KEO International will manage the estimated QR10bn scheme

Consultants awarded Doha Bay crossing management Subscription

4 April 2013, 15:27 GMT | By

Fluor and KEO International will manage the estimated QR10bn scheme

Clifford Chance appointed as advisor for Qatar World Cup Subscription

19 March 2013, 8:57 GMT | By

UK law firm to advise World Cup committee on technical programme

Clifford Chance appointed as advisor for Qatar World Cup Subscription

19 March 2013, 8:57 GMT | By

UK law firm to advise World Cup committee on technical programme

Al-Karaana awards Fluor feed contract for $6.4bn petrochemicals project

4 March 2013, 10:15 GMT | By

Joint venture between QP and Shell plans massive complex at Ras Laffan

Al-Karaana awards Fluor feed contract for $6.4bn petrochemicals project

4 March 2013, 10:15 GMT | By

Joint venture between QP and Shell plans massive complex at Ras Laffan

Maersk sign $211m drilling rig contract for Qatari oilfield Subscription

20 February 2013, 10:08 GMT | By

Gulf Drilling International to supply jack-up rig for Al-Shaheen field in Qatar

Projects trends

Gulf projects index 14.05.13

Sharp drops lead to Gulf index decline Subscription

16 May 2013, 9:18 GMT

Kuwait only GCC state to record fall in value of projects sector

Gulf Projects Index

UAE and Iran push down Gulf index Subscription

9 May 2013, 9:48 GMT

Kuwait records biggest market growth after the launch of new transformer stations project

Gulf Projects Index

Iraq and Oman lift Gulf projects index Subscription

2 May 2013, 10:19 GMT

Baghdad projects market reaches a $500bn high registering a growth of 3.3 per cent

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Top 10 projects

Rank Project Name Sector Contract value ($m)
1 Education City: Research Institute Sidra Medical & Research Center Healthcare 2,300
2 Barzan Gas Development: Onshore: Phase 1 Gas 1,700
3 Barzan Gas Development: Onshore: Phase 2 Gas 1,500
3 Doha North Wastewater Treatment Plant Water 1,500
5 Al Waab City Construction 1,374
6 Qatar Petroleum District Construction 1,301
7 Qatar Integrated Rail Project: Doha Metro: Lusail Light Rail Network Transport 1,200
7 Plateau Maintenance Project for Onshore Facilities (AGX) Gas 1,200
7 New Doha Port: Dredging Works Transport 1,200
7 Lusail Development: Phase 2: Fox Hills Construction 1,200
Click through to the full data table on Qatar's biggest projects in construction
Click through to MEED's Q1 2013 Top 100 Projects report
Source: MEED Projects; Data compiled: April 2013; All projects are in construction

Companies

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People

Sheikh Ali bin Jassim bin Mohammad al-Thani Subscription

23 April 2013, 7:34 GMT

Sheikh Ali bin Jassim bin Mohammad al-Thani is chairman and managing director, Milaha

Ghassan Kawash Subscription

23 April 2013, 7:24 GMT

Ghassan Kawash is projects director, CCC

Nabeel al-Buenain Subscription

23 April 2013, 7:12 GMT

Nabeel al-Buenain is project executive director, New Doha Port Project

Tim Verdon Subscription

23 April 2013, 6:55 GMT

Tim Verdon is programme director, Aecom

Abdulaziz Mohammed al-Noaimi Subscription

23 April 2013, 6:49 GMT

Abdulaziz Mohammed al-Noaimi is chairman of New Doha Port Project Steering Committee

Ahmed Salman Ali al-Sulaiti Subscription

7 April 2013, 13:44 GMT

Ahmed Salman Ali al-Sulaiti is chief technology officer, Qatar National Broadband Network

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Latest Qatar news

Qatari entities to set up energy infrastructure fund Subscription

20 May 2013, 13:42 GMT | By

Qatar Holding, Qatar Petroleum International and Qatar Electricity and Water Company join forces to launch fund

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Tenders

Qatar: Buildings Subscription

18 May 2013, 23:51 GMT | By

Construction of buildings including Masjids, Quran teaching centres and Imam houses

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Research reports

GCC Construction bundle

Pre-launch offer: GCC Project Market Report 2013

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