Doha runs on a handful of strong industries. If you’re job-hunting or weighing a move, here’s where the opportunities (and the big-name employers) are.
Top industries & employers
Energy
QatarEnergy, Qatargas
World's largest LNG exporter — the backbone of the economy.
Finance
Qatar Investment Authority, QNB
A sovereign-wealth powerhouse investing globally.
Aviation
Qatar Airways, Hamad Intl
A global hub airline; major expat employer.
Construction
Ashghal, UrbaCon
Post-World-Cup infrastructure and the 2030 vision.
Education & Research
Qatar Foundation, Education City
Branch campuses of top global universities and R&D hubs.
Media
Al Jazeera, beIN
A globally influential media sector headquartered in Doha.