Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, stressed that the issuance of the State’s Public Budget for 2026 reflects the country’s continued commitment to building a strong and sustainable economy and embodies the clear strategic vision of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in steering the nation toward further progress and success.
He noted that the new budget represents an advanced step in implementing Qatar National Vision 2030 and is aligned with the objectives of the Third National Development Strategy, particularly about enhancing the economic diversification and developing a more competitive and innovative economy capable of adapting to rapid global transformations.
Sheikh Khalifa also pointed out that the projected increase in non-oil revenues for 2026 to QR44bn, compared to QR43bn in the previous budget, reflects the success of government policies in expanding productivity and enhancing the contribution of non-oil sectors to the gross domestic product. He stressed that this development indicates the strength of the country’s business environment and its growing attractiveness to both local and foreign investments.
The Chairman of Qatar Chamber further indicated that the budget’s increased spending on vital sectors—such as education at QR21.8bn, health at QR25.4bn, and municipality and environment at QR22.2bn—reflects the State’s continued commitment to strengthening investment in the development of the education and health sectors.
He affirmed that this approach underscores the State’s firm commitment to investing in people as the cornerstone of comprehensive development, noting that human capital will always remain at the heart of Qatar’s economic and social renaissance.
He pointed out that allocations for communications, information technology, transportation, trade affairs, and sports support the building of a diversified, knowledge-based economy capable of innovation and competition.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim stressed that Qatar Chamber continues to support national efforts aimed at building a sustainable economy that opens broad horizons for future generations and enhances Qatar’s position as a leading global destination for business and investment.
