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Qatar sees surge in FDI in 2022, according to IPA Qatar Annual Report
18 May 2023, Doha – Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) released its 2022 Annual Report today, highlighting significant growth in the country’s foreign direct investment (FDI) Capex, and new projects and jobs created, putting Qatar at the forefront of FDI attraction globally and regionally. Qatar marked substantial success in 2022, achieving USD 29.78 bn in FDI capital expenditure. Backed by the country’s strong and stable economic growth and attractive[...]
May 2023 18IPA Qatar seals major agreements with Siemens and Emerson at Qatar Economic Forum 2023
24 May 2023, Doha – Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) announced the signing of new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two international companies, Siemens and Emerson, today on the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg. The new partnerships will play a role in facilitating the establishment of a centre of excellence in Lusail City, adding significant value to Qatar’s talent ecosystem and leadership in technological and software[...]
May 2023 24IPA Qatar, German Federal Association for SMEs (BVMW) officially inaugurate first BVMW office in GCC
1 June 2023, Doha – Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) and the German Federal Association of Small and Medium-sized Businesses (BVMW) announced the inauguration of a BVMW representative office in Doha, its first-ever headquarters in the GCC region. The official launch of the BVMW representative office in Qatar signifies a remarkable step towards advancing Qatari-German business cooperation. The office will connect 900,000-BVMW alliance members with Qatari[...]
June 2023 01IPA Qatar partners with Kazakh Invest to boost bilateral investment
11 June 2023, Doha – Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) has announced its partnership with Kazakh Invest, the national development institute that promotes sustainable socio-economic development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, aimed at strengthening business exchange and bilateral investment between Qatar and Kazakhstan. On the sidelines of the Astana International Forum 2023, Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO, IPA Qatar and Meirzhan Yussupov, Chairman of the[...]
June 2023 11Qatar’s competitive edge in the global pharmaceutical industry
The pharmaceutical industry is poised for remarkable growth in the coming years, driven by an expanding middle class and ageing global population. With the pharma market set to increase by 165.2% between 2020 and 2030, the sector presents lucrative opportunities for investors and stakeholders worldwide. The post-pandemic era has further propelled the industry, leading to a record number of biopharmaceutical deals and significant investments in healthcare systems. This trend has also garnered[...]
July 2023 10IPA Qatar partners with JETRO to promote bilateral trade and investment
19 July 2023, Doha – Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to further develop investment and trade between the two countries. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO of IPA Qatar and Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman and CEO of JETRO in the presence of H.E Mr. Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan and H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin[...]
July 2023 19From vision to reality: Celebrating 4 years of the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar
Author: Hamad Rashid Al-Naimi, Strategy Manager, Investment Promotion Agency Qatar The beginnings As we mark the fourth anniversary of the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar), it is an opportune time to reflect on its journey, celebrate its achievements and envision the future of Qatar's economic diversification. The establishment of IPA Qatar has been a pivotal step in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and building a world-class business environment that propels Qatar's[...]
July 2023 23Keys to unlocking opportunities in Qatar's real estate landscape
Qatar's real estate market has witnessed substantial development and major regulatory reforms that turned it into a promising market for investment opportunities. Driven by a combination of factors, including robust economic growth, favourable policies and strategic amendments to real estate investment and permanent residency laws, the real estate market stands as Qatar’s second most attractive sector for foreign direct investment (FDI). Diverse investment avenues Qatar's dynamic real[...]
October 2023 23Untold story of GCC growth in IMF’s regional economic growth projections
As we enter the final quarter of 2023, global economy activity remains slow and falls short of its pre-pandemic trajectory. The latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows that global growth is forecast to decline from 3.5% in 2022 to 3% in 2023 and 2.9% in 2024. The IMF has been carefully balancing its projections, avoiding any potential to jeopardise the functioning of the already tense markets. It maintained the rhetoric of slow-paced recovery from[...]
October 2023 26Green desert: Paving the way towards a sustainable future
The global agricultural market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, driven by an increase in demand due to a rising population and a greater awareness of food security. The United Nations (UN) projects the world’s population to rise from 8.1 billion to 9.8 billion by 2052. The World Bank reported that approximately 9.2% of the global population faced hunger in 2022, up from 7.9% in 2019. The urgency for action is now greater than ever. Thanks to a strategic approach and[...]
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