Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, is set to organise a high-level business roadshow across key Asian markets, including China and Japan, in collaboration with Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ). The roadshow aims to showcase Qatar’s diverse investment opportunities and foster direct engagement with international investors, business leaders and key stakeholders.

Invest Qatar and QFZ will host a series of engagements, designed to deepen economic ties, promote Qatar’s business-friendly ecosystem and foster sustainable international partnerships aligned with the long-term development goals under the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3). Through curated B2B meetings, sector-specific briefings and targeted roundtable discussions, the roadshow will enable Asian investors to explore the array of opportunities across key sectors, including ICT, logistics, manufacturing and financial services.

Invest Qatar has been partnering with key Asian businesses and entities, supporting their business launch and growth in Qatar and the region. Recent partnerships included Level Infinite, Tencent’s global games brand, aimed to grow the local gaming ecosystem and share global best practices by facilitating Level Infinite’s entry into the Qatari market. Similarly, Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited announced the opening of its regional headquarters, marking its official entry into the Middle East market, facilitated through the support of Invest Qatar, QFZ and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).

Growth of Asian investment in Qatar

In 2024, Qatar recorded over $1.4 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) from China and Japan, contributing to the creation of more than 600 jobs across key sectors such as automotive, consumer electronics, business services and IT. According to Invest Qatar’s 2024 Annual Report, China ranked among the top five source countries by project volume, with 12 investment projects. Japan emerged as the leading contributor to FDI capital expenditure (capex), accounting for $1.38 billion, representing 50.2% of total FDI, underscoring its strong commitment to Qatar’s economic growth and expanding presence in priority sectors.

Leading Chinese and Japanese companies, including Hisense, Shenzhen Airlines, Midea Group, BYD, Mitsubishi Electric and Sumitomo Group, have already established a strategic footprint in Qatar, reinforcing the country’s position as a regional investment hub.