Invest in Qatar

Qatar is investing its large revenues from oil and gas in other economic sectors in order to expand its economic base and develop a strong private sector. In order to attract local and foreign investment in the industrial sector, Qatar offers a wide range of incentives, including subsidized or nominal rates for gas and electricity, no import duty on machinery, equipment and spare parts for industrial projects, tax exemptions on corporate tax for pre-determined periods and no export duty among others. Other benefits include tax free salaries, excellent medical and educational facilities and state-of-the-art telecommunication facilities.

Invest in Qatar 2015' is an important event highlighting investment opportunities in the State of Qatar and reinforcing Qatar credentials as a competitive location to do business in the region and beyond. The Forum is expected to be attended by a large number of investors from Qatar, other MENA countries, Europe, China and the Far East. The Forum will also highlight the results of several industrial studies conducted by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC)  on investment opportunities in the State if Qatar in selected industrial sectors.

Forum Objectives


1. Assessment of the current state of Qatar Industries, the new developments and trends for its improvements (Working paper prepared by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting - GOIC).

2. Create a platform for debate and discussion between industrialists, investors and decision-makers.

3. Highlight and present most promising industrial investment opportunities in Qatar prepared by GOIC.

4. Discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the SME in Qatar and how the investors and entrepreneurs can take advantage of the available programs and incentives, to support the industrial sector in Qatar.

5. Organizing B2B meetings between the technology providers and the investors.

6. Discuss the role of Qatar economic zones in the industrial development especially for the downstream.

7. Present new technologies to reduce environment pollution and take advantage of recycling programs.

8. Discuss the importance of Subcontracting and Partnership Exchange in manufacturing development.

9. Come up with the adequate recommendations to establish industries that attract foreign investments and provide appropriate employment for local work force.