The 2nd meeting of the Qatari-Saudi Round Table was held in Doha to explore ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the fields of communications, information technology, and innovation.
The Undersecretary of the Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry HE Mohammed bin Hassan Al Malki and Assistant Minister of Investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HE Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al Dubaikhi co-chaired the meeting, with the participation of representatives from government agencies and the private sector from both sides.
The Qatari-Saudi Round Table, held alongside Web Summit Qatar 2026 in Doha, explored opportunities in communications and information technology, investment, and innovation, and examined how these sectors support Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s transition toward the digital and knowledge economies.
The meeting underscored the importance of stronger public-private sector integration and enhanced coordination among relevant stakeholders to achieve shared objectives and reinforce the presence of Qatari and Saudi companies at major international economic and technology events.
Participants also discussed building on the outcomes of the first Qatari-Saudi Round Table, which delivered several high-impact initiatives. Key among them was a proposal to establish a venture builder platform focused on startups in communications, information technology, and real estate technology.
The Qatari-Saudi Round Table discussions further covered expanding institutional coordination and reviewing promising investment opportunities across tourism, manufacturing, healthcare services, and real estate development. The meeting featured presentations from both sides highlighting priority initiatives, proposed investment projects, and areas for mutual cooperation.
It also included a series of bilateral meetings between public and private sector representatives aimed at identifying cooperation opportunities and forging new investment partnerships to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and advance its future prospects.
