Construction sees robust growth

Source: Qatar English Daily

Doha : Qatar | about 1 month ago

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Despite general belief that construction activity in the country is facing a slowdown, the sector grew 2.6 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of this year over the previous one. The nominal gross domestic product (GDP), which is a measure of the value created by the productive activity of indigenous...

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