Doha: The State of Qatar has demonstrated significant progress in its journey towards national development and building a promising future, ensuring that its citizens are fully equipped to excel. The country's institutions are actively working to bring the Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV2030) to fruition, focusing on sustainable and comprehensive development across various sectors.
According to Qatar News Agency, this period has seen notable advancements in energy, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social welfare, all contributing to Qatar's reputation as an attractive hub for investment in competitive sectors such as technology and tourism. The nation's leadership, driven by the motto "Qatar deserves the best from its citizens," continues to push forward with national projects aimed at elevating Qatar's global standing.
The nation's economic performance is robust, with steady growth supported by rising international reserves and foreign currency assets at the Qatar Central Bank. Qatar's high sovereign credit rating among major global agencies further cements its status as a stable investment destination. Notably, Qatar leads the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in the 2025 Global Peace Index, ranking 27th globally, an improvement from its 2024 standing.
Qatar's development is further highlighted by its first-time entry into the top ten of the 2025 Global Competitiveness Report, ranking 9th globally. The nation excelled in workplace efficiency, moving from 11th to 5th place, and maintained its positions in economic performance and government efficiency. Additionally, Qatar advanced in the infrastructure pillar, demonstrating strategic investments in transport, education, health, and digital sectors.
The 2025 Global Digital Competitiveness Index placed Qatar among the top twenty countries, advancing from 26th to 20th place. This progress underscores its commitment to digital transformation and innovation under QNV2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) 2024-2030. Qatar won three awards at the GCC e-Government Award 2025, recognizing its excellence in digital transformation initiatives.
Qatar's commitment to innovation is evident in its rise from 70th to 48th place in the Global Innovation Index over six years. The nation also leads the Arab world and MENA region in healthcare, ranking 18th globally, while achieving second place in the Arab world and 24th globally in the Global Food Security Index 2025.
The Global Soft Power Index 2025 ranked Qatar 22nd globally, highlighting its growing influence. Qatar also attained advanced positions in public transport, and MWANI QATAR played a crucial role in strengthening maritime trade, handling over 1.11 million standard containers in 2025. Hamad Port achieved first place in the Gulf region and 11th globally in the Container Port Performance Index 2024.
Hamad International Airport expanded its capacity to over 65 million passengers, maintaining its status as the best airport in the Middle East for the 11th year and best airport for shopping globally for the third year.