Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani has stressed that the issuance of Qatar’s 2026 Public Budget reflects the country’s continued commitment to building a strong and sustainable economy.
In a statement, Sheikh Khalifa also emphasised that the new budget embodies the clear strategic vision of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in steering the nation towards 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 economic diversification and developing a more competitive and innovative economy capable of adapting to rapid global transformations.
Sheikh Khalifa said 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.
He said the budget’s increased spending on vital sectors, such as education at QR21.8bn, health (QR25.4bn), and municipality and environment (QR22.2bn), reflects the state’s continued commitment to strengthening investment in the development of the education and health sectors.
Sheikh Khalifa 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 noted 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 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.
