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In Q4 2025, Qatar's government tenders and auctions reached QAR 10.8 billion, representing a 68.75% increase from Q4 2024. Local firms were awarded QAR 7.9 billion, while foreign companies received QAR 2.9 billion.

The quarter included 1,018 distinct activities, a 13.11% increase in project count. Year-over-year, local contracts grew by 65%, and foreign contracts surged by 93%. The approved 2026 State Budget anticipates a 5% rise in total expenditure to QAR 220.8 billion, with QAR 70 billion earmarked for private sector tenders. The IMF forecasts Qatar’s GDP growth to accelerate to 6.1% in 2026 due to the North Field East LNG expansion.