# Qatar Says LNG Damage May Take Years to Repair

https://mins.news/en/video/66399

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-09-20 16:02 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wja-8j4C99M

> Qatar Central Bank Governor and Qatar Investment Authority Chairman Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani says damage to the country’s LNG facilities could take two to three years to repair. The conflict has contributed to a 7% economic contraction, even as the non-hydrocarbon economy grows. Qatar’s strong fiscal position has allowed QIA to keep investing globally, including in technology and AI.

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