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  "id": 16948860,
  "title": "QBA explores new initiatives with Egypt’s Investment Minister to boost mutual investment, economic ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/qba-explores-new-initiatives-with-egypts-investment-minister-to-boost",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-27T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/736937/business/qba-explores-new-initiatives-with-egypts-investment-minister-to-boost-mutual-investment-economic-ties"
  },
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  "account": "The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) convened with Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Dr Mohamed Farid Saleh, to discuss enhancing investment and economic cooperation between the two nations. Accompanied by Egypt’s ambassador in Qatar, Walid Fahmy al-Faqi, the delegation emphasized the importance of easing administrative procedures, broadening joint commercial ventures, and establishing channels for reciprocal capital flows.\n\nThe event, led by QBA Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani, underscored the strategic significance of Qatar-Egypt economic relations. Sheikh Faisal outlined the vast potential for private-sector collaboration and the establishment of long-term investment partnerships, citing Egypt’s robust domestic market, diverse economic sectors, and advantageous geographic location.\n\nEgyptian officials, including Dr Saleh, praised the expanding economic and investment ties between Qatar and Egypt. Dr Saleh highlighted the importance of Qatari investments in the Egyptian market, reflecting confidence in the country’s economic opportunities. The Egyptian government has been working to improve the investment climate and develop incentive programs, targeting priority sectors such as industry, tourism, real estate, and logistics.\n\nDr Saleh announced the formation of a specialized department within the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade to streamline procedures for Qatari investors, assisting them with project follow-ups and resolving any issues they encounter. He also mentioned Egypt’s interest in exploring investment opportunities within Qatar, including plans to open an office for the Sovereign Fund of Egypt in Doha, facilitating direct engagement with Qatari investment entities.\n\nSheikh Mansoor bin Jassim al-Thani stressed the need for a specialized office to support Qatari SMEs entering the Egyptian market, addressing administrative and procedural challenges they may face. SMEs, he argued, hold significant potential for economic partnership but require clear channels of communication to access investment information, licensing, land allocation, and regulatory requirements.\n\nSheikh Nayef bin Eid al-Thani shared Retaj Investment Group’s experience in Egypt, noting their ownership of six projects in the hotel management and commercial sectors. The group is eager to expand in tourism-related real estate, capitalizing on the growing demand for hotels and tourism facilities. He emphasized Egypt’s immense tourism assets and the potential for Qatari investors to contribute to the tourism sector by developing hotels, resorts, and related projects, aligning with Egypt’s goal of reaching 30 million tourists.\n\nThe QBA reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing coordination to foster economic ties between Qatar and Egypt, aiming to transform bilateral investment relations into a mutually beneficial partnership.",
  "summary": "The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) met with Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Dr Mohamed Farid Saleh, to review plans aimed at deepening cross-border investment and economic ties...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/trade-minister-pushes-for-stronger-ghana-guinea-trade-and-industrial",
        "published": "2026-10-28T16:16:06.000Z"
      }
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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."
}