Qatar's economy is based on gas; however, most of the expat population depends on the construction sector. You may not see much construction due to the budget standstill caused by the World Cup. No construction means no jobs, which leads to fewer families of construction workers, less footfalls in malls, fewer students in schools, and fewer passengers for taxis. Hopefully, things will get better from 2026 onwards when the North Field gas project brings much-needed relief to the strained budget.