Invest Qatar, the national investment promotion agency, has partnered with the British Chamber of Commerce Qatar (BCCQ) to launch a comprehensive joint report detailing the future of economic collaboration between the two nations. The publication highlights emerging trade, investment, and business opportunities, setting a strategic course for the next phase of cooperation.
A $7.7 Billion Partnership and Growing
The report underscores the strength of the existing relationship, revealing that foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from Britain to Qatar reached $7.7 billion between 2017 and 2024. This figure reflects strong investor confidence in Qatar’s business-friendly environment and its potential for long-term growth.
This strong partnership is further evidenced by the growing presence of British businesses in the country, with more than 600 companies now operating across key sectors. The report notes that Qatar’s strategic geographic location and resilient economy continue to attract British firms seeking sustainable growth and access to wider regional markets.
Targeting Strategic Sectors for Future Growth
Aligning with Qatar’s national development objectives, the report identifies several emerging sectors as priorities for future British investment. These include renewable energy, infrastructure, education, technology, financial services, and healthcare. Each area presents substantial opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and long-term expansion for UK-based enterprises.
This strategic alignment builds on five decades of diplomatic relations, which were formally celebrated in 2022, marking a milestone in the deep political, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries.
A Strategic Roadmap for Shared Prosperity
The joint publication serves as a strategic roadmap for future engagement, designed to enhance cooperation and encourage greater commercial interaction to achieve shared economic success.
Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO of Invest Qatar, stated: “Qatar and the United Kingdom share a robust and future-oriented economic partnership grounded in aligned strategic priorities. This report underscores the strength of our bilateral ties, from the Qatar-UK Strategic Dialogue to the Future Framework, and outlines clear pathways to expand investment, innovation and sustainable growth across key sectors in both markets.”
Emad Turkman MBE, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Qatar, added: “The British Chamber of Commerce Qatar is pleased to present this report, developed in close collaboration with Invest Qatar, which highlights the enduring partnership between the UK and Qatar. As Qatar continues to strengthen its position as a global investment hub, BCCQ remains committed to supporting British businesses and advancing a partnership that delivers long-term, shared prosperity.”
About Invest Qatar
Invest Qatar is the national investment promotion agency of the State of Qatar. Its role is to attract and facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) in line with the country’s economic development goals, acting as a gateway for investors to access opportunities in the country.
Source: Invest Qatar
