Qatar Investors Urged To Explore Colombo Port City Opportunities

Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber, received a delegation from the Port City Colombo Economic Commission of Sri Lanka, headed by Harsha Amarasekera, Chairman of the Commission.

Also attending the session were Mohamed bin Ahmed Al-Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member, and Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Qatar HE Roshan Sithara Khan Azard.

The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries, strengthen trade and economic relations, and increase bilateral trade.

Discussions also focused on introducing high-value investment opportunities available to Qatari investors. Members of the Sri Lankan delegation presented an overview of the project, highlighting key investment incentives, tax exemptions, regulatory frameworks, and recent project developments.

For his part, Mohamed bin Twar said that Qatar Chamber is keen to foster communication between the Qatari and Sri Lankan business communities. He noted that Port City Colombo offers a diverse range of investment opportunities and could serve as an important gateway for Qatari investora seeking to expand into the Sri Lankan market.

He added that the Chamber urges Qatari investors to explore the opportunities available in the City and consider establishing joint ventures with Sri Lankan counterparts across sectors of mutual interest.

It is worth noting Port City Colombo is a major urban development project and multi-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located in Sri Lanka’s capital.

Built on approximately 269 hectares of reclaimed land, the project aims to attract foreign direct investment and position Sri Lanka as a regional business and services hub.

The zone offers investment opportunities across financial services, information technology, professional services, shipping and logistics, tourism and hospitality, and regional headquarters.