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3) Energy sector in Qatar
In this summary of the Energy sector of Qatar various important sectors with their
technological advancement and needs are explained briefly. The trade linkage
between India and Qatar is and business opportunities are also explained at the end
of the summary. Trade linkage sows the economic relations between these two
countries and the details of import and export between the two countries. The
business opportunities covers various aspects and shows whether it is beneficial or
not to do business in Qatar.
Qatar has 3 rd largest natural gas reserves in the world and by further development it
makes Qatar king of the desert and wealthiest gulf country. Telecommunications
system of Qatar is one of the most advanced in the world. The government of Qatar
had plan investment in new industries like Banking, Finance and other services
industries to build strong, active and diversified economy. QATAR has become a role
model for the rest of the world. Right now it consist of relatively young population that
is growing up with the latest technologies.
Infrastructure of Qatar is among the world‘s best infrastructures. Qatar benefits
from a modern transport network of roads, ports and international airports that
guarantees connections to all areas of the country.
New Doha International Airport is expected to be the first airport in the world to fully
handle the Airbus, the world‘s biggest commercial aircraft. Three times the size of
the current airport, at its ultimate development the NDIA will handle 50 million
passengers, 2 million tons of cargo, and 320,000 aircraft movements in each year.
New Doha Port will be a catalyst for regional economic growth upon completion in
2015. Connected to the major transportation routes planned as part of the Qatar
Master Plan, initial capacity will be two million tens seven times the capacity of the
existing port. Ras Laffan Port is undergoing a US$1.7 billion expansion project to
upgrade all quay walls to liquefied natural gas berths, container berths and
administrative buildings. Mesaieed Port a world-class port handling commodities
accounting for 60% of national GDP and a wide range of petroleum products..
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