Qatar official calls for peace and security to boost trade, investment
Summary
Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed called for international cooperation, peace and security to support trade and investment. At the UN-led World Investment Forum in Doha, he said geopolitical instability and economic fragmentation threaten investment, and outlined Qatar’s plans to attract investment and strengthen supply chains.Key Facts
- Al-Sayed spoke at the World Investment Forum, organised by the UN Conference on Trade and Development in Doha.
- He said trade and long-term investment need a safe and stable environment.
- He called for stronger economic partnerships, predictable international rules and less isolation.
- The article says shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran on February 28, and that Iran effectively blocked the strait.
- The article reports that Brent crude futures rose above $113.17 a barrel on Thursday, reaching a five-month high.
- Al-Sayed said Qatar attracted 373 foreign direct investment projects in 2025, up 50 percent from the previous year, and that the projects generated more than 15,000 jobs.
- Qatar has announced infrastructure projects worth $38.5bn over five years and expects $22.5bn in private investment in hospitality and real estate.
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