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Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani, chairman of the Qatar Chamber, held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 9th World Investment Forum in Doha, the Qatar News Agency reported. During talks with Omar Rekkache, director general of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Al-Thani highlighted the progress in Qatari-Algerian relations, including investments in agriculture, hospitality and insurance. He underlined the State of Qatar’s interest in expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, noting a 3.5 billion dollar Qatari farming project for powdered milk production among the initiatives under way. In response, Rekkache described enhanced ties with Qatar as a priority and called for greater private sector collaboration while stressing the need to revitalize the Qatari-Algerian Business Council. Qatar Chamber board member Mohamed Al Obaidli added that food security represents a sector with significant potential for investors from both countries.
Al-Thani separately met with Lebanon’s Minister of Trade Dr. Amer Bisat, where the two sides examined the value of activating the joint Qatari-Lebanese Business Council, the Qatar News Agency stated. The Qatar Chamber chairman observed that Qatar maintains close cooperative relations with Lebanon. The discussion focused on deepening economic links between the private sectors of the two nations and identifying new avenues for partnership. These talks align with ongoing efforts by the Qatar Chamber to foster business councils that facilitate sustained dialogue and joint initiatives.
The chairman also conferred with Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, who noted the significant growth in trade exchange between the two countries, according to details shared by the Qatar News Agency. Qatar News Agency figures show bilateral trade between the two nations reached 3.25 billion dollars in 2025. Al-Thani described Pakistan as an important partner for Qatar and recalled that the Chamber had organized a prior visit by a Qatari business delegation to Islamabad and Karachi. He indicated that preparations are underway for a follow-up visit to identify further opportunities while the Pakistani side suggested the country could function as a hub for Qatari investments extending into Central Asia.
In discussions with Niger’s Minister of Trade and Industry Abdoulaye Seydou, who was accompanied by Niger’s ambassador to Qatar, Al-Thani affirmed that Qatari investors are keen to explore opportunities across Africa, the Qatar News Agency reported. Seydou expressed his country’s interest in drawing Qatari investments in all sectors. He extended an invitation to the Qatar Chamber and Qatari business owners to attend the International Investment Forum in Niger, set for November 24 to 26, 2026. The meeting underscored mutual interest in expanding economic engagement between the two sides.
Qatar Chamber board member Mohamed Al Obaidli held a separate meeting with Simon Madjie, chief executive officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, in the presence of Abena Amoah, managing director of the Ghana Stock Exchange. The participants reviewed key investment opportunities open to Qatari investors across various sectors in Ghana, according to the Qatar News Agency. Al Obaidli emphasized the Qatar Chamber’s support for initiatives that broaden trade and investment ties with African markets. The discussion reflected Ghana’s stable political environment and business-friendly policies that have drawn increasing interest from regional investors.
These meetings took place as the 9th World Investment Forum, organized by UN Trade and Development, convened more than 7000 participants in Doha, a UNCTAD statement said. A UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor released at the event reported that global foreign direct investment reached 1.6 trillion dollars in 2025 although more than 80 percent flowed to just 20 economies. The forum produced the Doha Global Investment Action Framework with over 20 outcomes aimed at directing capital to developing countries. The Qatar Chamber’s engagements reflect the private sector’s role in such multilateral platforms.
