Qatar to double non-oil trade by 2030, GDP to hike to 8%

Qatar is accelerating its transformation into a regional logistics hub, backed by investments in airports, ports, free zones and digital infrastructure, according to a press release. Hamad International Airport links 200 destinations, creating a seamless air-sea network, while Hamad Port handles up to 7.5 million containers annually. Free zones such as Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul offer bonded warehousing, re-export capabilities and AI-driven customs clearance, cutting processing times, advanced logistics parks with cold chain storage and automated systems support e-commerce and high-value goods. The government aims to double non-oil trade by 2030, with logistics’ GDP share rising from five per cent to 8%. Expanding rail freight corridors and sustainable initiatives to eight per cent is cementing Qatar’s position as a logistics leader.