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• Gas is fuelling a fast rise in economic growth, in spite of an ailing property sector
• A lot of money looking for a home means Qatar is rising up the ranks of sovereign wealth funds - -
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Gulf state sets itself a goal beyond gas
A World Cup bid, billions in investment and vast gas resources underpin a growth phenomenon, writes Simeon Kerr
Economy: Real estate lags behind as gas fuels growth
Simeon Kerr and David Blair on fast growth, investment in infrastructure and an ailing property sector
Capital venture: Hot properties in London
State-backed entities are looking to add income-producing assets, writes Daniel Thomas
Reforms: Pressure grows for changes to restrictive sponsorship system
Simeon Kerr puts the spotlight on moves to modify labour laws
Sovereign wealth: Emerging fund set to vault into higher tier
The state hopes to generate riches for a post-gas future, writes Simeon Kerr
Financial services: Bail-outs put banks in strong position
The overcrowded sector looks ripe for consolidation, writes Robin Wigglesworth
Oil and gas: LNG producer aims to build on early lead
The Gulf state is adding other lines to the product in which it is global leader, says David Blair
Education: Early schooling could do better
The sector consumes a fifth of public spending but the Gulf state has to make up for a big gap in standards, writes David Blair
Culture: Bid to become new art capital of the Gulf gains momentum
Rivalry between regional cities is welcomed, writes Simeon Kerr
