How Qatar got so rich, and its future plans after the 2022 World Cup
lovemoney staff
22 December 2022
Small country, big wealth
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Small population
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It plays clever with its oil
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It plays clever with its oil
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Large natural gas supply
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It's teamed up with energy giants
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Foreign countries rely on Qatar for gas
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High pay for locals
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And other rewards
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But the bulk of its workforce is made up of migrants
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Infrastructure investment
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World Cup costs
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The human cost of construction
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Qatar invests billions abroad
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Qatar owns iconic UK brands
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Qatar's UK investment plans
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The Empire State Building is amongst its US assets
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And now it's set its sights on Asia
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Qatar owns Paris Saint-Germain FC
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Other big-name brands it has a stake in
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Qatar owns the Al Jazeera Media Network
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An education for Qatar
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Qatar builds a Financial Centre
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Qatar invests in culture
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Qatar looks to renewables
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Alleged extremist links
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How has the blockade hit Qatar's economy?
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Can Qatar sustain its wealth?
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