QNA
Doha
Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development by allocating QR41.4 billion to the health and education sectors in the 2025 general budget.
Additionally, dedicated financial resources have been allocated to strategic sectors such as trade and industry, research and innovation, tourism and culture, digital transformation and IT. These investments aim to drive economic diversification and ensure long-term sustainable growth.
Unveiling the highlights of Qatar’s new public budget and financial plans for 2025 at a press conference on Sunday, Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari pointed out that the budget’s total expenditure amounts to QR210.2 billion. The education sector has been allocated QR 19.4 billion, with plans to construct 11 new schools and renovate 7 existing ones. Additionally, new buildings for the College of Dentistry and the College of Nursing will be constructed, along with maintenance and development of some facilities to support an advanced educational environment.
He said the health sector has been allocated QR22 billion, which will be used to complete the construction of new hospitals and develop existing facilities for Hamad Medical Corporation and the Primary Health Care Corporation. This reflects the state’s ongoing commitment to human capital development and improve public service quality.
He pointed out that the allocation for the municipality and environment is QR21.9 billion. Projects include the establishment of a shelter and care center for wildlife, development and rehabilitation of the Al Maha Wildlife Reserve in Al Shahaniya, rehabilitation and maintenance of the central veterinary laboratories building, development of farm complexes in the state, and expansion of the Aquatic Research Center.
He said the sports sector has been allocated QR 6.6 billion in the budget. The funds will be used to upgrade and develop Aspire Zone facilities, as well as the facilities of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, the Qatar Equestrian Federation, and the Al Uqda Equestrian Complex (Phase 4). page 8
