The FIFAArab CupQatar 2025, which took place from December 1-18, 2025, generated a total of QR2.89bn of economic value for the local economy, the Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced.
For every QR1m in direct GDP generated by McDonald’s, a further QR3.6m is supported across Qatar’s wider economy, reflecting the strong multiplier effect of its operations and long-term local presence.
There is an international consensus on the resilience, endurance and strength of the Qatari economy, with the International Monetary Fund stressing that Qatar's economy stands as an established model of flexibility and stability.