The Investment Promotion Agency in Qatar, in cooperation with the Free Zones Authority – Qatar, organized a high -level promotional tour in a number of the most prominent Asian markets, including China and Japan, with the aim of reviewing investment opportunities in the State of Qatar, and enhancing communication with international investors, business leaders, strategic partners and major stakeholders.
The agency said, in a statement that the promotional tour includes a series of events to introduce the attractive business environment in the State of Qatar, build and strengthen investment relations, discuss areas of joint cooperation, and support sustainable international partnerships, in line with the long -term development goals of the third national development strategy.
The events also include bilateral meetings with companies and briefing sessions that highlight the competitive advantages and investment opportunities available in the targeted sectors, in addition to specialized round tables that bring the concerned authorities and decision makers.
The statement noted the reception of the State of Qatar last year, large flows of foreign direct investments from China and Japan, whose total value exceeded $ 1.4 billion, and contributed to creating more than 600 job opportunities within strategic sectors, most notably cars, consumer electronics, business services and information technology.
He pointed out that Japan topped, according to the annual report issued by the Investment Promotion Agency for the year 2024, the list of countries in terms of the volume of capital spending on foreign direct investment, with a total investment of 1.38 billion dollars, equivalent to 50.2 percent of the total foreign direct investment in Qatar, which reflects its strong commitment to expand its presence in the priority sectors in the country, as China came within the list of countries The first five in terms of the number of investment projects, with a total of 12 projects, which confirms the growing interest of Chinese investors in the Qatari market.
He explained that Chinese and Japanese companies are pioneering, including “Hysense”, Shinzin air lines, “Media Group”, “BYD”, “Mitsubishi Electric” and “Sumitomo Group”, its strategic presence in the State of Qatar has established, which enhances the state’s position as an attractive center for investment in the region.
The Investment Promotion Agency in Qatar confirmed that the tour provides Asian investors a valuable opportunity to explore promising opportunities in strategic sectors that include information and communications technology, logistical services, manufacturing and financial services, stressing their keenness, in the context of its efforts to enhance international strategic partnerships, to continue cooperation with major Asian companies and institutions, to support their expansion in the Qatari market and regional markets.
The statement pointed out that one of the most prominent partnerships announced recently is the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the company «Livel Infinite», the global brand of electronic games affiliated with the Chinese “Tinette” group, as this partnership aims to support the growth of the electronic game industry in the State of Qatar, through the implementation of joint initiatives that benefit from the company’s expertise and technical capabilities, and apply best global practices in this sector that is rapidly growing, and facilitating its entry into the market Qatari to enhance the environment of innovation and technology in the country.
The statement noted the announcement of the “Kingi International Software Group Limited” about the opening of its regional headquarters in the free zones in Qatar, marking its official entry into the Middle East market Great international companies, Qatar’s position as a pioneering regional center for technology and innovation.
