Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs: Qatar has pursued openness, flexibility and partnership amid global economic shifts
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, said the State of Qatar has chosen openness, flexibility and partnership as a crystal-clear approach to navigating the transformation of the global economy and the uncertainty that has grown out of it.</p> <p>Speaking at the opening of the 9th World…
Doha, Qatar - Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, emphasized the nation's commitment to openness, flexibility, and partnership in navigating global economic changes. At the opening of the 9th World Investment Forum 2026, Dr. Al Sayed highlighted how geopolitical tensions, evolving supply chains, rapid technological advances, and the shift towards sustainability are reshaping the global trade and investment landscape.
The State of Qatar has invested heavily in infrastructure, technology, and innovation over decades, forging partnerships based on mutual trust and shared interests. Trade and investment are seen as complementary drivers of growth and economic diversification, working together to strengthen supply chains, open new markets, and deepen ties to global markets.
Last year, Qatar attracted 373 foreign direct investment projects, a 50% increase from the previous year, generating over 15,000 new job opportunities. To maintain this momentum, the country launched a USD 1 billion investment incentives program targeting advanced manufacturing, logistics, technology, digital services, and financial services.
These strategic priorities have translated into concrete investment opportunities, with Doha announcing USD 38.5 billion in new infrastructure projects and expected USD 22 billion in private-sector investment in real estate and hospitality over the next five years.
Dr. Al Sayed stressed that investment must be measured by the economic value generated, knowledge transferred, capabilities built, jobs created, and opportunities unlocked for future generations. He stressed that trade and investment can only thrive in an international environment grounded in trust, stability, cooperation, and clear, predictable rules. He urged partners worldwide to view Qatar as a long-term economic, trade, and investment partner, a platform for trade and collaboration.
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