To diversify economy, Qatar strives to attract more tourists

QTA/Facebook Keeping in mind that oil and gas revenues won’t support Qatar forever, the country has been working to diversify its economy to meet future needs. Tourism appears to be one part of that plan, with a senior official announcing yesterday that the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) aims to contribute some 3 percent to the country’s gross domestic product by 2030. Tourism currently accounts for less than 1 percent of the nation’s annual GDP. According to Chairman Issa Mohammed Al Mohannadi, who spoke during a press conference yesterday, the “Qatar Tourism Sector Strategy 2030,” a plan outlining how…

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To diversify economy, Qatar strives to attract more tourists

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