QFZ provide international companies with competitive platform to access regional markets, says authority's CEO
Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) participated in the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue, organized by The Business Year, under the patronage of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in London on 20 October ...
The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) showcased its role as a competitive platform for international companies seeking to access regional markets during the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue held in London on October 20, 2026. This event, organized by The Business Year under the Gulf Cooperation Council's patronage, aimed to bolster economic cooperation, attract high-value investments, and foster industrial development across Qatar, the United Kingdom, and the broader Gulf region.
HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani, CEO of QFZ, took part in the leadership roundtable titled "Infrastructure, Industrial Transformation & Strategic Growth." This session delved into the pivotal roles played by free zones, infrastructure, and industrial development in steering the next chapter of UK-GCC investment.
Both Qatar and the United Kingdom boast a robust economic partnership, offering ample prospects for expanding trade and investment in sectors such as technology, industry, and investment. HE Sheikh Mohammed emphasized QFZ's dedication to luring businesses with unique skills, bolstering local capacities, and fostering enduring value for international companies.
Through its comprehensive infrastructure, strategic connectivity, and committed investor support, QFZ provides an advantageous platform for international entities to set up operations, tap into regional markets, and thrive while bolstering Qatar's economic diversification efforts. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted Qatar's evolving role as a significant international investment hub and the significance of economic stability in driving sustainable growth.
He also underscored the substantial scale of UK-Qatar economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching £5.8 billion (approximately QAR 28.1 billion) and Qatari investments in the UK surpassing £40 billion (approximately QAR 194.1 billion).
Over 40 British companies are presently registered within QFZ, illustrating the firm establishment of British businesses across critical sectors. As QFZ moves forward, it remains poised to forge strategic alliances in key areas such as emerging technologies, biomedical sciences, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. These collaborations will bolster industrial development and align with the objectives set forth in Qatar National Vision 2030.
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