The statistic shows the most common reasons for online shopping among the expat Arab population in Qatar as of October 2013. At that time, about ** percent of expat Arabs stated convenience as a reason for online shopping.

This statistic shows the number of the economically active population in Qatar from 2009 to 2019, broken down by nationality. In 2019, there were approximately *********** economically active foreigners and ************ economically active citizens in Qatar.

Expatriates working as CEOs or MDs for multinational companies had the highest paying jobs in Qatar as of 2017. The nationality of the expatriates however was the determinant factor of the specific salary bracket. Western expatriates (European, North American or Australian nationals) earned about **** thousand U.S. dollars per month compared to the ** thousand U.S. dollars of expatriates from Arab countries, which was about ************ U.S. dollars more than Asian counterparts working in similar positions at a multinational company.

 Population and workforce

As of 2017, the total population of Qatar was *** million people, only about *** thousand of those were actual Qatari citizens. Qatar’s population in general is quite young, with a median age group of 25 to 29 years.

During 2017, the workforce participation rate for Qatari nationals was **** percent compared to **** percent of non-Qataris. Of these, about **** percent of females and **** percent of males participated in the labor force. However, the gender distribution once split by nationality is quite different. Only **** percent of Qatari women participate in the force, compared to **** percent of female foreigners in the country.

 Expatriates

The average age of an expatriate in Qatar was about 42 years old. Amongst all expatriate postings, Qatar is ranked ** when it comes to working abroad and ** when it came to personal finances for expatriates.

According to the survey, as of February 2023, four out of the six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council ranked amongst the top ** in the world for expatriate quality of life. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates topped the list for quality of life, whereas Saudi Arabia and Kuwait came last in the region. Quality of life; an amalgamation of many metrics Since quality of life is dependent on many indicators, it can give us a good insight into many aspects of state welfare policies and services. Saudi Arabia, where the number of foreign workers in the private sector topped *** million, also ranked as having one of the region's lowest quality of life for expatriates. Qatar, which had the second-highest quality of life for expatriates living in the GCC, was ranked as one of the most challenging countries in the region for ease of settling in. The UAE and Qatar, both of which ranked the highest in the survey, also have the highest average salaries and living standards in the region. Foreign workers are a key pillar of the GCC economy Countries in the GCC all have sizable expatriate populations for which their economies are heavily reliant. Roughly ********** of the workforce in the GCC is foreign. Although the share of foreign workers in the GCC has slightly decreased in recent years, they still considerably outweigh the local workforce. Most of these workers comprise the unskilled portion of the occupational category in the GCC. However, with diversifying investments and programs such as Vision 2030, countries have seen a rise in the number of skilled foreign workers.

This statistic shows the number of the economically active population among non-citizens in Qatar from 2009 to 2019, broken down by gender. In 2019, there were approximately **** million economically active male foreigners and *** thousand economically active female foreigners in Qatar.

Qatar Condominium & Apartment Market size was valued at USD 8.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 14.7 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2026 to 2032. Qatar Condominium & Apartment Market Dynamics The key market dynamics that are shaping the Qatar condominium & apartment market include:Key Market Drivers Population Growth and Expatriate Influx: Qatar's residential real estate is significantly driven by its rapidly growing population, particularly the influx of expatriate workers associated with infrastructure development and economic diversification. According to the Planning and Statistics Authority of Qatar

BackgroundThe Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis. EBV is highly prevalent lymphotropic herpesvirus and has been linked to several malignancies. Transmission is generally by oral secretions, but can be through blood transfusions and organ transplantations. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence, viremia rates, and circulating genotypes of EBV in healthy blood donors in Qatar.MethodsBlood samples from 673 blood donors of different nationalities residing in Qatar (mainly Qatar, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Pakistan, and India) were collected and tested for anti-EBV capsid (VCA; IgG & IgM), nuclear (EBNA; IgG), and early (EA-D; IgG) antigens. Avidity testing was determined when active infection was suspected. DNA was extracted from the buffy coat and subjected to EBV-DNA quantification using qRT-PCR. Genotyping was performed using nested-PCR targeting EBV-EBNA2 gene, and phylogeny by sequence analysis of the LMP-1 gene.Results97.9% (673/659) of the samples were seropositive as indicated by the presence VCA-IgG, while 52.6% (354/673) had detectible EBV-DNA. EBV seroprevalence and viremia rates increased significantly with age. Genotyping of 51 randomly selected samples showed predominance of Genotype 1 (72.5%, 37/51) as compared to genotype 2 (3.5%), and mixed infections were detected in 4% of the samples. Sub-genotyping for these samples revealed that the Mediterranean strain was predominant (65.3%), followed by B95.8 prototype and North Carolina strains (12.2% each), and China1 strain (6%).ConclusionAs a first study to evaluate EBV infection in highly diverse population in Qatar, where expatriates represent more than 85% of the population, our results indicated high seroprevalence and viremia rate of EBV in different nationalities, with genotype 1 and Mediterranean strain being predominant. Clinical significance of these finding have not been investigated and shall be evaluated in future studies.

The Qatar Used Car Market size was valued at USD 580 Million in 2024 and is Projected to reach USD 920 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2026 to 2032

Key Market Drivers:

Economic Factors and Expatriate Population: Qatar's substantial expatriate community has a considerable impact on the used automobile industry since many expats opt to buy used vehicles during their brief stay. According to Qatar's Planning and Statistics Authority, expats account for around 88% of the overall population (2.94 million out of 3.35 million as of mid-2023), resulting in a dynamic market for used automobiles as people arrive and exit the nation.

Four countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) were among the ********** in the global Working Abroad Index ranking. The top three, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, also have the biggest economies in the council and rank among the highest in the world in expatriate quality of life. The ranking was conducted among ** countries worldwide and is an aggregate of four factors. These factors include career prospects, salary and job security, work and leisure, and work culture and satisfaction. Kuwait was near the bottom of the list, both among GCC countries and globally, ranking **th. Dependency on foreign workforce The share of expatriate workers in the GCC outweighs that of local workers, making the region heavily reliant on foreign workers. A high portion of the expat workers in the GCC come from Asia and work in both skilled and unskilled professions. These foreign workers not only supplement the local economy, but also send billions of U.S. dollars back each year in remittances to their home countries. Additionally, many international companies, foreign universities, research institutions, as well as domestically grown tech startups are run by foreign nationals. Policy reforms for expat working conditions Recent initiatives and policy changes have been introduced in the council to improve working conditions for foreign workers. These include addressing long-standing gaps in worker rights through Saudi Arabia’s Workers Wage Protection System, following in the footsteps of the UAE and Qatar, which have similar systems in place. Additionally, some countries, like the UAE, have announced various new visa options, which are aimed at offering more flexibility to expatriates who want to live and settle in the country. An example of this is the Golden Visa, which is valid for periods of 10 years, or the recent rollout of a freelance visa for self-employed entrepreneurs similar to that offered by many European countries. On the other end, Saudi Arabia’s workforce localization initiatives have been taking steps to train their own citizens and encourage both men and women to play a more active role in the economy.