Qatar's Q3 2026 Budget Deficit Widens 7.5% to $6.26B

Qatar's general budget deficit widened to 22.8 billion Qatari riyals ($6.26B) in Q3 2026, up 7.5% from Q2's 21.2 billion riyals. The widening deficit suggests continued fiscal pressure, likely due to lower hydrocarbon revenues or increased spending, though specific drivers are not detailed. This marks a sustained trend of deficits, which could impact Qatar's fiscal buffer and its ability to fund large-scale projects.

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