The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) has explored investment opportunities with a delegation of French businessmen from MEDEF International, strengthening Qatar-France economic cooperation.
The discussions were held during a meeting between Chairman of the QBA HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani, QBA Board Members, and the French delegation headed by Chairman of the France-Qatar Business Council at MEDEF Arnaud Pieton. The meeting was attended by Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar Arnaud Pescheux.
The Chairman of QBA HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani spoke about the longstanding historical relations between the State of Qatar and the French Republic. He recalled that the first international visit made by the QBA after its establishment in 2004 was to France.
Sheikh Faisal emphasized the keenness of Qatari businessmen to explore investment and cooperation opportunities with their French counterparts, both in Qatar and in France. He further noted that last year, QBA signed an agreement with MEDEF International and several universities on a Memorandum of Understanding designed to facilitate interaction between startups and business leaders in both countries, supporting the establishment of high value-added projects.
Arnaud Pieton, Chairman of the France-Qatar Business Council at MEDEF International affirmed that the organization seeks to intensify visits and exchanges between business leaders from both countries to explore cooperation and enhance commercial relations. He noted that this visit included a selection of French companies active in Qatar in sectors such as energy, environment, and others.
Pieton added that both sides agreed to work together on joint projects whether in Qatar, France or International Markets including, in key sectors such as energy, electricity, water, environment, and various service-related projects.
During the luncheon, QBA members highlighted Qatar’s steady economic growth and the Association’s efforts to strengthen investment and partnership frameworks with France.
They reaffirmed Qatar’s progress toward diversification under the National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030, citing Doha’s growing appeal to foreign investors. Both sides emphasized that enhanced cooperation between the Qatari and French private sectors will drive mutual growth through shared expertise, innovation, and strategic development.
The French side highlighted the broad prospects for cooperation in several areas, including healthcare and medical technology, tourism, industry, smart city solutions, and other innovative technology fields.
The Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF), established in 1998, is the largest employer federation in France. It represents more than 750,000 member companies, with 90 percent comprising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
