Qatar budget gap doubles in Q2 2026
The Qatari Ministry of Finance announced that the budget deficit in the second quarter of 2026 reached $5.82 billion, marking an increase from a preliminary deficit of $2.83 billion in the first quarter. Revenues amounted to $7 billion, while expenditures totaled $12.85 billion, including $4.83 billion for salaries and wages, $5.38 billion for current expenses, and $2.4 billion for capital expenditures. The ministry affirmed that the announced budget reductions only pertain to operational expenditures and do not affect salaries or capital projects. It also emphasized that the Qatari economy remains strong and capable of managing the current regional developments.
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