Qatar has strengthened its position as a regional and global investment hub by building a robust legal and regulatory environment that supports business growth and protects investors’ rights, a senior government official has said. Speaking at the Doha Legal Forum 2026 on Tuesday, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed said Qatar’s external trade policy serves as a key gateway connecting the country to global markets.He said the government had focused on creating clear and effective legal frameworks, supported by Qatar’s active membership in the World Trade Organization and its participation in the UN Commission on International Trade Law.He noted that Qatar has signed more than 109 international agreements and treaties aimed at encouraging and protecting foreign investment. Dr Al Sayed stressed that foreign trade extends beyond the movement of goods, describing it as an integrated system designed to attract investment through flexible legislation, simplified procedures and the use of modern technologies. These measures, he said, help ensure investor protection and improve economic efficiency.He also underlined the importance of benefiting from the expertise of major international companies, transferring knowledge and technology, and developing the local private sector. Attracting investment, he said, is not limited to capital inflows but also includes skills and experience that contribute to national economic growth.Qatar has introduced several laws and initiatives to enhance its investment climate, including legislatio governing foreign investment and free zones, as well as programmes to support entrepreneurs and start-ups. The country has also worked to facilitate partnerships between Qatari and foreign investors. (ICE Doha)

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