Macro EconomyMedium•13 October 2026•
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Qatar Revenue Plummets 42% in H1 2026 Amid Regional Conflict
Key Facts
1The Emir of Qatar stated that government revenue fell by 42% during the first half of 2026.
2The sharp decline in revenue is attributed to the economic fallout from the war with Iran.
The Emir of Qatar stated that government revenue fell by 42% during the first half of 2026. The National reported that the sharp decline is attributed to the economic fallout from the war with Iran, which has disrupted a significant portion of the country's exports.
The Emir explained that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and direct damage to energy facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City drove the fiscal contraction. While total revenues plummeted, public expenditures decreased by 14% during the period, as the state maintains a portfolio of investment projects valued at approximately 221 billion riyals over the next five years.