Invest Qatar concludes participation at WEF Annual Meeting 2026

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By Arya M Nair, Content Head
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The Invest Qatar Pavilion has concluded its impactful presence at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, emerging as a convening platform for innovation and international engagement.

Over five days, the Invest Qatar pavilion hosted over 20 networking engagements and panel discussions, more than 100 business meetings, and featured 60 speakers, bringing together distinguished international industry leaders, investors, and key stakeholders.

The pavilion welcomed more than 11,500 guests who explored Qatar’s dynamic business ecosystem, diverse investment opportunities, rich culture and modern lifestyle, all enhanced by the warmth of Qatari hospitality.

In partnership with Financial Time’s FT Live, Invest Qatar organized a three-part series titled “Driving Sustainable Growth Through Innovation and Connectivity”, fostering high-level discussions and impactful connections.

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The sessions addressed critical topics, including the role of inclusive AI in shaping the future, the importance of cooperation, growth and sustainable connectivity, and the challenges of capital and innovation in a changing global economy.

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Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani
CEO – Invest Qatar

“We are proud to have hosted the Invest Qatar Pavilion for a second consecutive year, with an expanded presence and broader participation than last year, reaffirming our commitment to fostering global partnerships and advancing Qatar’s vision. The meaningful dialogues, high-level engagements and connections made at the pavilion further highlight Qatar’s position as a global innovation and business hub.”

H.E. Mubarak Ajlan Mubarak Al-Kuwari, Executive Director, Permanent Committee for Organizing Conferences, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that, “The strong attendance, active participation, and high level of engagement witnessed at the Invest Qatar Pavilion in Davos this year reflect the continued growth of our international presence. This momentum lays the foundation for a strategic global platform that fosters dialogue, builds bridges with international economies, and enables meaningful partnerships. Our presence in Davos reaffirms the State of Qatar’s leading role as a trusted partner on the international stage.”

In addition to the pavilion’s events, Invest Qatar participated in several high-level business engagements on the sidelines of the WEF Annual Meeting. Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani joined a thought-provoking session hosted by the Wall Street Journal, titled “Clusters, Capital and Collaboration: A New Playbook for Tech Growth”, discussing how targeted investment strategies, innovation ecosystems, and global partnerships can accelerate sustainable technology development.

The session featured Raj Ganguly, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of B Capital, and Trevor Thompson, Global Managing Director of Scale AI, and was moderated by Willem Marx, Host of The Trust (WSJ-Barron’s Group).

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