{
  "id": 15899185,
  "title": "QFZ provide international companies with competitive platform to access regional markets, says Authority's CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/qfz-provide-international-companies-with-competitive-platform-to-15899185",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-21T13:17:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/21/10/2026/qfz-provide-international-companies-with-competitive-platform-to-access-regional-markets-says-authoritys-ceo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In October 2026, Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) took part in the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue, a gathering organized by The Business Year in London. The event, under the patronage of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), aimed to bolster economic cooperation, draw substantial international investment, and propel industrial growth among Qatar, the United Kingdom, and the broader Gulf region.\n\nHE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani, the Chief Executive Officer of QFZ, engaged in a leadership roundtable titled \"Infrastructure, Industrial Transformation & Strategic Growth.\" The discussion centered on the role of free zones, infrastructure, and industrial development in steering the forthcoming phase of UK-GCC investment. Prominent policymakers, investors, and business leaders convened to explore avenues for enhanced trade and investment collaboration.\n\nSheikh Mohammed affirmed that Qatar and the United Kingdom boast a robust economic partnership, with immense prospects to fortify cooperation in technology, industry, and investment. As QFZ's CEO, he emphasized the organization's dedication to attracting businesses that infuse specialized knowledge, bolster local capabilities, and generate enduring value.\n\nThrough its integrated infrastructure, strategic connectivity, and committed support for investors, QFZ offers international entities a competitive edge to set up operations, tap regional markets, and expand while contributing to Qatar's economic diversification efforts. During the roundtable, Sheikh Mohammed spotlighted Qatar's emerging status as an international investment hub and underscored the significance of economic resilience for sustained growth. He also noted the substantial scale of UK-Qatar economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching GBP 5.8 billion (approximately QAR 28.1 billion) and Qatari investment in the United Kingdom surpassing GBP 40 billion (approximately QAR 194.1 billion). Over 40 British companies are presently registered within QFZ, underscoring the firm foothold of British businesses across pivotal sectors.\n\nMoving forward, QFZ intends to forge strategic alliances in key sectors such as emerging technologies, biomedical sciences, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. These collaborations will bolster industrial development and advance the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: 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 2026. The participation reinforced QFZ's commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, attracting high-value international investment and advancing industrial development between Qatar,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}