Deep Pockets Fund Major Infrastructure in Qatar

"Total government capital expenditure, as a proportion of total revenues, has increased from 28% in 2005-06 to a budgeted 43% in 2009-10, it said.

Qatar's government invests a large proportion of energy revenues in improving the country's infrastructure, and diversifying and expanding its economic base.

Foreign and domestic private capital is encouraged through privatisation, outsourcing of public services and the development of industrial zones."

It recent announcement as host of the 2022 World Cup has fueled a boost to overall spending in the country, especially for infrastructure projects.