During the year 2025, the State of Qatar attracted foreign direct investments amounting to $3.4 billion in terms of capital expenditures, which contributed to financing 373 projects and providing 15,051 job opportunities, while new establishment projects accounted for more than 50 percent of these total investments.
According to the annual report for 2025 issued by the Investment Promotion Agency in Qatar, medium and high technology projects constituted about half of the total projects, in an indicator that reflects growing investor confidence in the Qatari economy based on knowledge and innovation.
The agency stated in a statement that the report monitors the strong performance of foreign direct investment in the country, and confirms the continued investment growth in a way that enhances Qatar’s position as a leading destination for attracting quality investments. It explained that these results reflect the strength of the economic foundations of the State of Qatar, supported by a world-class infrastructure, a regulatory environment that stimulates business, and an advanced system of knowledge and talent.
Commenting on the issuance of the report, His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Trade and Industry and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Investment Promotion Agency, said: “The State of Qatar continues to enhance its economic competitiveness in light of a rapidly changing global landscape. The year 2025 witnessed qualitative achievements that established the country’s position as a distinguished investment destination, supported by strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of our economic system. We affirm our commitment to continuing this investment growth in close cooperation with our partners, to enhance Qatar’s position as a leading regional and international destination for investment and innovation.”
The report indicated a 52 percent increase in the number of new foreign direct investment projects, rising from 245 projects in 2024 to 373 projects in 2025. These investments were distributed between traditional and emerging industrial sectors, reflecting the flexibility and diversification of the Qatari economy in line with the objectives of the Third National Development Strategy.
Five main sectors accounted for 69 percent of the total projects, including consumer products, business services, food and beverages, software and information technology services, and textiles, which confirms the continued growth of investment in traditional industries and knowledge sectors.
According to the report, the agency launched a national investment incentives program worth one billion dollars, which includes four packages dedicated to the sectors of advanced industries, logistics, information technology, and financial services, with the aim of supporting strategic priority growth clusters and enhancing the global competitiveness of the State of Qatar.
The report highlighted the remarkable improvement in the ranking of the State of Qatar in global classifications and indicators, most notably its inclusion for the first time in the list of the top 10 economies in the Global Competitiveness Index issued by the International Institute for Management Development for the year 2025, and its advancement of 21 places to occupy 12th place globally in the Performance Index of New Foreign Direct Investment Projects issued by FDI Intelligence, which enhances its presence among the most prominent investment destinations in the world.
