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Qatar Tribune
13-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Invest Qatar, QFZ conclude Asian roadshow with strategic engagements in Japan
Doha Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, successfully concluded a series of high-level meetings with leading Japanese business and trade organisations in Tokyo, marking the final stop of its Asian business roadshow. The roadshow was held in collaboration with the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) to strengthen bilateral economic ties and promote investment opportunities between Qatar and key Asian markets. The delegation, led by CEO of Invest Qatar Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, and CEO of QFZ Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani, held strategic discussions with the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME), and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). In the meeting with Keidanren, Japan's premier economic organisation representing over 1,400 major companies, the parties explored collaboration in key sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and technology, along with potential joint promotions and business delegation exchanges. Engagements with JCCME, a non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting direct Japanese investment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, focused on strengthening strategic cooperation to attract Japanese businesses to Qatar's dynamic market. Discussions highlighted how Qatar's competitive advantages, such as tailored support, world-class facilities, and an investor-friendly ecosystem, can streamline market entry, accelerate business growth, and enable Japanese companies to expand across the region. Building on the ongoing collaboration formalised in July 2023 through a Memorandum of Understanding between Invest Qatar and JETRO, the meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, exchanging investment missions, further supporting Japanese companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and advancing a joint calendar of in-person and virtual engagements to promote opportunities and foster stronger business ties. The final stop of the roadshow also included participation in Manufacturing World Tokyo 2025, one of Japan's largest industrial exhibitions. The event provided a platform to connect with Japanese manufactures and explore latest innovations in industrial technology. This visit underscores Invest Qatar's ongoing efforts to position Qatar as a global hub for investment and innovation by fostering strategic partnerships and enabling cross-border business growth.
Qatar Tribune
12-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Invest Qatar, QFZ wrap up Asia roadshow with Japan meetings
QNA Doha The Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar (Invest Qatar) successfully concluded a series of high-level meetings with leading Japanese business and trade organisations in Tokyo, marking the final stop of its Asian business roadshow. The roadshow was held in collaboration with the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) to strengthen bilateral economic ties and promote investment opportunities between Qatar and key Asian markets. The delegation, led by Invest Qatar CEO Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani and QFZ CEO Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani held strategic discussions with the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME), and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). In the meeting with Keidanren, Japan's premier economic organisation representing over 1,400 major companies, the parties explored collaboration in key sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and technology, along with potential joint promotions and business delegation exchanges. Engagements with JCCME, a non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting direct Japanese investment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, focused on strengthening strategic cooperation to attract Japanese businesses to Qatar's dynamic market. Discussions highlighted how Qatar's competitive advantages, such as tailored support, world-class facilities, and an investor-friendly ecosystem, can streamline market entry, accelerate business growth, and enable Japanese companies to expand across theregion. Building on the ongoing collaboration formalised in July 2023 through a memorandum of understanding between Invest Qatar and JETRO, the meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, exchanging investment missions, further supporting Japanese companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and advancing a joint calendar of in-person and virtual engagements to promote opportunities and foster stronger business ties. The final stop of the roadshow also included participation in Manufacturing World Tokyo 2025, one of Japan's largest industrial exhibitions. The event provided a platform to connect with Japanese manufactures and explore latest innovations in industrialtechnology. This visit underscores Invest Qatar's ongoing efforts to position Qatar as a global hub for investment and innovation by fostering strategic partnerships and enabling cross-border business growth.
Qatar Tribune
30-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Business roadshow in China, Japan to promote Qatar's diverse investment opportunities
DOHA: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, is set to organise a high-level business roadshow across key Asian markets, including China and Japan, in collaboration with Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ). According to an Invest Qatar's press release, the roadshow aims to showcase Qatar's diverse investment opportunities and foster direct engagement with international investors, business leaders and key stakeholders. It added that the business roadshow will host a series of engagements, designed to deepen economic ties, promote Qatar's business-friendly ecosystem and foster sustainable international partnerships aligned with the long-term development goals under the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3). Through curated B2B meetings, sector-specific briefings and targeted roundtable discussions, the roadshow will enable Asian investors to explore the array of opportunities across key sectors. The press release indicated that Qatar recorded over USD 1.4 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) from China and Japan in 2024, contributing to the creation of more than 600 jobs across key sectors such as automotive, consumer electronics, business services and IT. According to Invest Qatar's 2024 Annual Report, China ranked among the top five source countries by project volume, with 12 investment projects, while Japan emerged as the leading contributor to FDI capital expenditure (capex), accounting for $1.38 billion, representing 50.2 percent of total FDI, underscoring its strong commitment to Qatar's economic growth and expanding presence in priority sectors. The press release pointed out that leading Chinese and Japanese companies, including Hisense, Shenzhen Airlines, Midea Group, BYD, Mitsubishi Electric and Sumitomo Group, have already established a strategic footprint in Qatar, reinforcing the country's position as a regional investment hub. It said that the roadshow will enable Asian investors to explore promising prospects in strategic sectors, including ICT, logistics, manufacturing, and financial services, adding that in line with Invest Qatar's efforts to strengthen international strategic partnerships, it has been partnering with key Asian businesses and entities, supporting their business launch and growth in Qatar and the region. According to the press release, recent partnerships included Level Infinite, Tencent's global games brand, aimed to grow the local gaming ecosystem and share global best practices by facilitating Level Infinite's entry into the Qatari market. Similarly, Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited announced the opening of its regional headquarters, marking its official entry into the Middle East market, facilitated through the support of Invest Qatar, QFZ and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). All this comes as a testament to the effectiveness of joint national efforts in attracting major global companies and to Qatar's position as a leading regional hub for technology and innovation.
Qatar Tribune
29-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Invest Qatar, QFZ to showcase investment opportunities on Asia tour
Tribune News Network Doha Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, is set to organise a high-level business roadshow across key Asian markets, including China and Japan, in collaboration with Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ). The roadshow aims to showcase Qatar's diverse investment opportunities and foster direct engagement with international investors, business leaders and key stakeholders. Invest Qatar and QFZ will host a series of engagements, designed to deepen economic ties, promote Qatar's business-friendly ecosystem and foster sustainable international partnerships aligned with the long-term development goals under the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3). Through curated B2B meetings, sector-specific briefings and targeted roundtable discussions, the roadshow will enable Asian investors to explore the array of opportunities across key sectors, including ICT, logistics, manufacturing and financial services. Invest Qatar has been partnering with key Asian businesses and entities, supporting their business launch and growth in Qatar and the region. Recent partnerships included Level Infinite, Tencent's global games brand, aimed to grow the local gaming ecosystem and share global best practices by facilitating Level Infinite's entry into the Qatari market. Similarly, Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited announced the opening of its regional headquarters, marking its official entry into the Middle East market, facilitated through the support of Invest Qatar, QFZ and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Growth of Asian investment in Qatar in 2024, Qatar recorded over $1.4 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) from China and Japan, contributing to the creation of more than 600 jobs across key sectors such as automotive, consumer electronics, business services and IT. According to Invest Qatar's 2024 Annual Report, China ranked among the top five source countries by project volume, with 12 investment projects. Japan emerged as the leading contributor to FDI capital expenditure (capex), accounting for $1.38 billion, representing 50.2 percent of total FDI, underscoring its strong commitment to Qatar's economic growth and expanding presence in priority sectors. Leading Chinese and Japanese companies, including Hisense, Shenzhen Airlines, Midea Group, BYD, Mitsubishi Electric and Sumitomo Group, have already established a strategic footprint in Qatar, reinforcing the country's position as a regional investment hub.
Qatar Tribune
25-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QFZ and Qatar University join hands to empower future business leaders
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) hosted a delegation of Executive Master's Program in Leadership from College of Business and Economics at Qatar University in collaboration with Qatar Leadership Centre. The visit came as part of an awareness program designed to familiarize students with the strategic focus and investments in Qatar's free zones. Hosted in the Business Innovation Park in Ras Bufontas Free Zone, the program delivered insights into QFZ's strategy and plans to address national priorities and spotlighted its ongoing efforts to drive sustained growth in high-potential sectors, in alignment with Qatar National Development Strategy. The program was especially tailored to offer an enriching and comprehensive experience to students, deepening their understanding of the authority's strategic objectives and its pivotal role in reinforcing Qatar's position as a world-class investment destination. Following rich discussions, the delegation was provided guided tours through the Ras Bufontas Free Zone including; the Investor Relations Center, the Business Innovation Park, and a number of companies set up in the free zone. Welcoming the delegation to QFZ, Dr. Fahad Zainal, Chief Corporate Development and Business Excellence Officer at QFZ, commented: 'We are delighted to host another delegation of the Executive Master's in Leadership program from the College of Business and Economics at Qatar University to Qatar Free Zones. The visit underscores our persistent commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders who will drive Qatar's economic diversification and global competitiveness. We believe that providing firsthand exposure to the role of the authority in catalyzing investments, nurturing innovation, and establishing strategic partnerships, is critical to empowering tomorrow's leaders. Together with institutions such as Qatar University and Qatar Leadership Centre, we are actively shaping opportunities for emerging leaders to understand and contribute to Qatar's diversified, knowledge-based economy.' Professor Rana Sobh, the Dean of the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at Qatar University, said: 'The hosting of our Executive Master's in Leadership students at Qatar Free Zones was a valuable opportunity that advanced our mission to develop Qatar's future leaders. This visit, as part of their internship week of the program, enriched students' learning by connecting them with industry leaders and government officials, exposing them to real-world economic trends and challenges. Such engagements deepen their understanding of Qatar's evolving landscape and empower them to contribute meaningfully to society. By blending practical insights with academic rigor, we ensure our graduates are equipped with the skills and vision to drive progress.' Nasser Al Hajri, Chief People Officer at GWC, one of the leading logistics providers in the MENA region, commented: 'We're honored to welcome the students delegation from Qatar University's College of Business and Economics to our state-of-the-art regional logistics hub in Ras Bufontas Free Zone. GWC's hub represents more than a just facility – it is a beacon of innovation, trade excellence and leadership development. As the first logistics operator to establish in QFZ, we are proud to demonstrate the impact made when Qatar's world-class infrastructure, strategic location and reliability intersect with global expertise and transformative vision.' He added: 'At GWC, empowering human capital and nurturing talent remain at the core of our strategic priorities. We are committed to supporting Qatari nationals through a diverse range of initiatives and partnerships that aim to strengthen their capabilities and unlock their full potential. These efforts contribute to driving the ongoing development and growth across the nation while also encouraging and supporting national talents and equipping the next generation of young Qataris with the tools and opportunities they need to shape a brighter future for the country. This comes as part of a broader strategy that aims to achieve the key objectives of Qatar National Vision, particularly human development, by empowering the people of Qatar to build a prosperous society.' QFZ maintains an active stake in developing Qatar's innovation and business ecosystem through initiatives focused on driving academic excellence across all fields. Through strategic partnerships with leading international companies and the development of specialized training and research centers, QFZ continues to empower ambitious leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors helping build a diversified, future-ready economy.
