Business Roadshow To Be Held in China, Japan To Promote Qatar’s Diverse Investment Opportunities

Doha: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, is set to organize a high-level business roadshow across key Asian markets, including China and Japan, in collaboration with Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ).

According to Invest Qatar's press release issued Sunday, 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 USD 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.