Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has hosted the inaugural edition of Qatar Business Council Forum in collaboration with the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar).
The forum aims to enhance investment collaborations with global markets and drive Qatar’s economic goals. The inaugural edition gathered leaders of foreign business councils and trade attachés, and representatives of the local and international public and private sectors.
The event focused on expanding investment opportunities and strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors. This initiative is a part of the Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Invest Qatar’s ongoing efforts to cultivate a thriving business environment while flourishing investment opportunities.
The forum provided a unique platform that fosters collaboration, showcases investment opportunities, and reinforces the private sector’s role in driving economic growth.
Hamad Mohammed Al Nasr, director of Trade Development and Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, highlighted Qatar’s unwavering commitment to bolstering international business relations and promoting a dynamic and inclusive business landscape.
Al Nasr stressed the pivotal role of business councils in enhancing Qatar’s connectivity with global markets, stating that these platforms serve as key bridges between local and international investors, unlocking new investment potential.
Furthermore, Al Nasr emphasized the private sector’s role in driving economic growth, reaffirming that Qatar offers a level playing field for investors from worldwide. Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 focuses on international partnerships, with an ambitious goal of attracting $100 billion in foreign direct investment and positioning Qatar among the world’s top 10 business environments by 2030.
The forum also shed light on Qatar’s investment climate and ongoing economic reforms through a series of presentations. Gokhan Celik, senior director of research and policy advocacy at Invest Qatar, delivered an overview of Qatar’s business environment, underlining key improvements that enhance its competitiveness for foreign investors.
Ali Al Mawlawi, director of business development at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, provided remarks on key policy reforms that reflect Qatar’s dedication to cultivating a robust and investor-friendly ecosystem.
Qatar Business Council Forum emphasized Qatar’s strong investment potential as well as the significance of fostering dialogue between local and international investors. Discussions centered on emerging opportunities, boosting Qatar’s competitiveness, and establishing an innovation-driven business environment.
Furthermore, the event also highlighted the importance of forging long-term strategic partnerships, solidifying Qatar’s vision for sustainable economic growth and global partnership.
