Qatar
Qatar gained independence in 1971. The country borders with Saudi Arabia to the west and with the Persian Gulf on every other side. The population is estimated to be 2 million and the official language is Arabic.
Following the discovery of important oil and gas fields, Qatar has achieved relevant economic growth. This has increased the country’s investments in various strategic sectors internationally, which, in turn, has strengthened its regional political profile. Over the years, Qatar has been able to establish very close ties with various Middle Eastern countries. By virtue of its prominent role across the region, the country hosted some relevant diplomatic negotiations, including talks between American diplomats and the Taliban. In 2022, the country will also be the first Arab country to host the final phase of the Football World Cup.
Qatar represents an important interlocutor and strategic partner for Italy on many fronts. Bilateral collaboration in sectors such as security and defence has had a positive economic and industrial impact, and has allowed Qatar to increase exponentially its military power in the Persian Gulf, especially in the air and naval warfare sector.
From a commercial point of view, the trade balance between the two countries is in equilibrium. Italy’s main imports from Qatar consist of mineral fuels, oil and other products from oil distillation. Qatar’s imports from Italy consist of a wider range of products, including mechanical and fashion products, of which Italy is one of Qatar’s main suppliers.
Thanks to its strengthened partnership with the United States and its multivectoral foreign policy, Doha’s role has become increasingly central in contemporary international relations. An analysis by Giorgio Cella
Med-Or Leonardo Foundation Chairman, Mr. Marco Minniti, signed a Letter of Intent with the State of Qatar to facilitate partnerships with Qatari institutions in the fields of high-tech, innovation, and higher education
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| Head of state | Emiro Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani |
| Head of Government | Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani |
| Institutional Form | Absolute monarchy |
| Capital | Doha |
| Legislative Power | Advisory Council, unicameral (45 Members) |
| Judicial Power | High Court |
| Ambassador to Italy | HE. Khalid Yousuf Al-Sada |
| Total Area kmq | 11.586 km2 |
| Land | 11.586 km2 |
| Weather | Desertic, arid |
| Natural resources | oil and natural gas |
| Economic summary | The main resources of economy are oil and natural gas |
| GDP | $180 billion (Dec. 2021) |
| Pro-capite GDP (Purchasing power parity) | $55.920 (Dec. 2021) |
| Exports | $47.2 billion (2020) |
| Export partner | Japan 17.1%, India 15.4%, China 15%, South Korea 12.8%, Singapore 6% (2020) Imports: $26.8 billion (2020) |
| Imports | $26.8 billion (2020) |
| Import partner | China 12.4%, UK 7.62%, Germany 6.69%, India 5%, France 6.35%, Italy 4.26% (2020) |
| Trade With Italy | $3,73 billion (2021) |
| Population | 2.508.182 (2022 est.) |
| Population Growth | +1,04% (2022 est.) |
| Ethnicities | Qatari 11.6%, non-qatari 88.4% |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Religions | Muslims 67.7%, Christians 13.8%, Hindu 13.8%, Buddhists 3.1% |
| Urbanization | 99,3% (2022) |
| Literacy | 93,5% (2022 est.) |
Qatar gained independence in 1971. The country borders with Saudi Arabia to the west and with the Persian Gulf on every other side. The population is estimated to be 2 million and the official language is Arabic.
Following the discovery of important oil and gas fields, Qatar has achieved relevant economic growth. This has increased the country’s investments in various strategic sectors internationally, which, in turn, has strengthened its regional political profile. Over the years, Qatar has been able to establish very close ties with various Middle Eastern countries. By virtue of its prominent role across the region, the country hosted some relevant diplomatic negotiations, including talks between American diplomats and the Taliban. In 2022, the country will also be the first Arab country to host the final phase of the Football World Cup.
Qatar represents an important interlocutor and strategic partner for Italy on many fronts. Bilateral collaboration in sectors such as security and defence has had a positive economic and industrial impact, and has allowed Qatar to increase exponentially its military power in the Persian Gulf, especially in the air and naval warfare sector.
From a commercial point of view, the trade balance between the two countries is in equilibrium. Italy’s main imports from Qatar consist of mineral fuels, oil and other products from oil distillation. Qatar’s imports from Italy consist of a wider range of products, including mechanical and fashion products, of which Italy is one of Qatar’s main suppliers.
