The World Economic Forum has ranked Qatar as the most competitive economy in the Middle East region based on a high-quality institutional framework, stable macroeconomic conditions, and an efficient goods market.

A strong commitment to public spending coupled with the most attractive and stable business environment in the region will see Qatar well prepared to achieve ambitious infrastructure development plans and its commitment as the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

An expected spend of $150bn over the next decade as part of the country’s National Vision 2030 will underpin growth in the market including $40bn on railways, a $15.5bn airport, $20bn investment into roads, the new $7.4bn port and $4bn on stadiums.

Sustainable development is one of the key pillars of the Vision which aims at safeguarding natural resources through various initiatives by the public and private sector, and with this the Qatar has promised to deliver a carbon-neutral FIFA World