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About Qatar

Qatar is a Middle East country in the Arab Peninsula. The country is known for its futuristic skyscrapers and other ultramodern architecture and infrastructure. The country has the fourth-highest GDP in the world and has no taxes (except for luxury items and junk food).

The country’s economy like other Arabic countries is primarily based on Oil and Petroleum. However, the country also has Fishing and Pearl Hunting was once a thriving industry in Qatar.

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionMiddle East
Capital CityDoha
Government TypeParliamentary Semi-Constitutional Monarchy
Official LanguagesArabic, English
CurrencyQatari riyal, QAR
Phone Code +974
Important CitiesAl Rayyan, Umm ?al?l Mu?ammad, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, Ash Sh???n?yah, Dukh?n, Musay‘?d, Mad?nat ash Sham?l, Al Wukayr, Ar Ruways
National DayNational Day (18th Dec)
Economy
GDP (nominal)USD 235.5 Billion
Ease of Doing Business Ranking77
Primary Industriescrude oil production and refining, ammonia, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement, and commercial ship repair, Natural Gas,
Foreign Relations
Bordering NationsBahrain, Saudi Arabia
Member ofAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB), Greater Arab Free Trade Area(GAFTA), Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC), Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition(IMCTC), Organisation of Islamic Co-operation(OIC), United Nations(UN), World Trade Organization(WTO)
Major ExportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Plastics and Products, Chemical Products, Marine Vessels, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Machinery & Appliances, Other Products, Electrical Products, Arms and Ammunitions, Gems & Jewellery, Instruments & Optical Solutions
Major ImportsMachinery & Appliances, Electrical Products, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Arms and Ammunitions, Other Products, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Gems & Jewellery, Household Items & Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Plastics and Products, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Fashion and Apparel, Cosmetics and Accessories, Fruits and Nuts
Total Exports ValueUSD 130.964 Billion
Total Imports ValueUSD 33.479 Billion
Foreign Trade BalanceUSD 97.485 Billion (Excess)
Foreign Relations with India
Flags
Maps
Trade Agreements with Indiabilateral ties, Bilateral trade
Major Exports to IndiaMining, Metals & Minerals, Chemical Products, Plastics and Products, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Gems & Jewellery, Rubber and Products, Other Products, Machinery & Appliances, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Edible Oils & Seeds
Major Imports from IndiaGems & Jewellery, Cereals & Pulses, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Machinery & Appliances, Electrical Products, Plastics and Products, Chemical Products, Vegetables and Related Products, Fashion and Apparel, Ceramic Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Books and Papers, Fruits and Nuts, Building & Construction Products & Services, Animal Meat and Food Preperations
India's Imports ValueUSD 16,808.10 Million
India's Exports ValueUSD 1,966.78 Million
Trade Balance with IndiaUSD 15 Million (Excess)
Indian Embassy Details for QatarEmbassy of India
H. E. Vipul
Honourable Ambassador
Villa Nos. 86 and 90, Street No.941, Al Eithra Street, Zone- 63, Onaiza, Doha, Qatar, P.O. Box 2788, Doha
amb.doha@mea.gov.in
974-44255777
https://www.indianembassyqatar.gov.in/


Embassy Details of Qatar in IndiaQatar
Embassy of the State of Qatar
H.E. Mr. Mohammed Hassan Al-Jabir
Ambassador
EP 31 A, Chandragupta MargChanakyapuriNew Delhi-110021
newdelhi@mofa.gov.qa
+91-11-2611 7988, 2611 8787, 2611 8486 (O)


Qatar
Consulate General of Qatar in Mumbai
Mr. Ahmed Saad Mohamed Hazeem Al-Sulaiti
Consul General
Bajaj Bhavan, Ground Floor Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
qatarconsulate@yahoo.com
+91-22-22026701 (O)