Economists Cut Qatar's 2017 GDP Forecast to 2.5%

The video discusses Qatar's economic performance compared to its regional peers, highlighting its faster growth despite declining oil prices. Qatar's significant infrastructure spending in preparation for the World Cup and its ability to adapt to the embargo are key factors. Future projections suggest continued growth, supported by plans to expand oil and gas production. However, uncertainties remain due to the ongoing crisis.

How does Qatar's economic growth compare to Saudi Arabia and the UAE?

• Qatar is growing slower than the UAE but faster than Saudi Arabia.

• Qatar is growing at the same rate as Saudi Arabia.

• Qatar is growing faster than both Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

• Qatar is growing slower than both Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

What major event is Qatar preparing for with its infrastructure spending?

• The World Expo

• The Olympic Games

• The World Cup

• The Commonwealth Games

What is the assumption regarding the sanctions against Qatar?

• They will be reduced slightly.

• They will be escalated significantly.

• They will remain at the current level.

• They will be lifted completely.

What is Qatar's plan for its oil production by 2022 or 2024?

• To decrease production by half a million barrels per day

• To increase production by about a million barrels per day

• To stop oil production entirely

• To maintain current production levels

What is the main uncertainty facing Qatar's future growth?

• The level of foreign investment

• The price of oil

• The resolution of the current crisis

• The outcome of the World Cup