Qatari Businessmen Association Explores Investment Opportunities in Egypt Across Various Sectors

​Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) hosted His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and his accompanying delegation at the QBA’s headquarters during a luncheon held in his honor.

The luncheon was attended by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, QBA Chairman; Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani Al Thani, Deputy Chairman; and from QBA board members Sheikh Nawaf bin Nasser bin Khaled Al Thani; Saud Al Mana; and Sherida Al Kaabi.

Also present were QBA members Sheikh Mansour bin Jassim Al Thani, Sheikh Nayef bin Eid Al Thani, Sheikh Turki Bin Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Nasser Suleiman Haidar, Ashraf Abu Issa, Nabil Abu Issa, Maqbool Habeeb Khalfan, Abdullah Al Kubaisi, Yousef Al Mahmoud, Ihsan Al Khaimi, Hakan Ozdemir, as well as Sarah Abdallah, QBA General Manager.

The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Ambassador Walid Fahmy Al Fiqi, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Qatar.

Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

At the beginning of the meeting, H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly affirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening and deepening joint cooperation in various fields, particularly in attracting Qatari investments across multiple sectors in Egypt.

He emphasized the alignment between the political leaderships of both countries on expanding frameworks of cooperation.

The Prime Minister expressed his aspiration to build on the momentum of engagement between the two sides to implement the visions and proposals discussed, highlighting the abundance of promising investment opportunities that Egypt seeks to explore with its Qatari counterparts.

Dr. Madbouly noted that Egypt’s economy grew by 5% in the last quarter of the previous year, driven primarily by growth in the services sector. He stressed that the Egyptian economy remains stable and has successfully overcome many challenges despite regional conditions.

He further stated that 2026 is expected to be a strong year in terms of investments and economic growth, as the Ministry of Investment continues to actively remove obstacles and resolve investor challenges under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister.

He invited Qatari businessmen to expand their investments in Egypt, expressing his personal readiness to receive any Qatari investor wishing to enter the Egyptian market and to ensure all difficulties are resolved.

Dr. Madbouly also announced that a major Qatari investment package—to be launched soon by the Qatar Investment Authority—will focus on the tourism sector along Egypt’s North Coast.

Fruitful Discussions

For his part, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, QBA Chairman, welcomed the Prime Minister and his delegation to their “second home” Qatar, affirming that Egypt is a key destination for Qatari investors and businessmen.

He stated: “We already have significant investments in Egypt, and, as Qatari businessmen, we look forward to expanding our private investments. The Egyptian market is attractive, with strong purchasing power, and we will be studying the potential investment opportunities in the coming period.”

Sheikh Faisal also emphasized that Egypt’s advanced infrastructure—developed over recent years—creates a highly encouraging environment for Qatari investors, noting the presence of real opportunities for joint private sector ventures.

During the meeting, QBA presented an overview of Qatar’s economic indicators and the capabilities of its members in both domestic and international investments across nearly all economic sectors.

The presentation highlighted the key features of Qatar’s economy and its investor-friendly business environment, as the country aims to attract USD 100 billion in foreign direct investment by 2030 under its national vision.

It also reviewed Qatar’s upcoming major projects aligned with the national strategy in the fields of energy, tourism, technology, and logistics, which offer significant opportunities for collaboration between the private sectors of both nations.

Investment Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges

Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani Al Thani, QBA deputy Chairman, noted that Qatari businessmen already have existing investments in Egypt across a wide range of sectors.

He outlined several new investment opportunities, particularly in construction and healthcare, and highlighted that returns on investment in Egypt remain positive.

He also stressed the importance of the Golden License, which will facilitate the establishment of real projects by Qatari investors in Egypt.

During the meeting, Qatari investors expressed their interest in investing in Egypt’s tourism and healthcare sectors, particularly following Dr. Madbouly’s presentation on the availability of prime land along the Nile River for investment and his praise for the Qatar Investment Authority’s tourism initiatives.

Other areas of interest included logistics, port management, and related sectors.

The Prime Minister also listened to the concerns of some Qatari businessmen operating in Egypt, including issues related to trademark registration in the tourism sector.

Dr. Madbouly assured them that a direct communication channel has been established between Qatari investors and the Prime Minister’s Office to address any challenges they may face.

Finally, the Egyptian Prime Minister reassured the Qatari business community that there are no restrictions or obstacles on the repatriation of profits for Qatari companies operating in Egypt, following the resolution of many of the difficulties the Egyptian economy faced in recent years.