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Qatar Drew $3.4 Billion in Foreign Investment in 2025 as Project Count Jumped 52%

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July 2, 2026

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Qatar attracted 3.4 billion in FDI in 2025, with project count up 52 to 373 and 15,051 jobs created as greenfield capital dominated, Invest Qatar reported. The results open questions about investor concentration and whether the pace holds amid Gulf geopolitical uncertainty.

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Middle East News 247

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· Jul 1, 2026

Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, with 52% increase in new projects and $3.4bn in investment

Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, today released its 2025 Annual Report, marking a remarkable year for foreign direct investment (FDI) and reaffirming Qatar’s position as a leading destination for high value, impact-driven global investment. In 2025, Qatar attracted 3.4 billion in FDI capital expenditure (capex) across 373 projects that generated 15,051 new [] The post Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, with 52 increase in new projects and 3.4bn in investment appeared first on Middle East News 247.

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· Jul 2, 2026

Qatar Drew $3.4 Billion in FDI in 2025 as Greenfield Projects Surged 52%

Foreign companies committed 3.4 billion in capital to Qatar in 2025 as project count surged 52 percent to a record 373, creating 15,051 new jobs, Invest Qatar reported. The results lifted Qatar to 9th in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, backed by a 1 billion national incentives programme targeting technology and logistics.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 10, 2026

PM, Amir of Qatar discuss regional situation

PM, Amir of Qatar discuss regional situation

Hi China

· Jul 7, 2026

In 2025, more than 8,000 foreign enterprises increased their investment in China

In 2025, more than 8,000 foreign enterprises increased their investment in China, rising over 10 percent year on year, while nearly 4,000 overseas firms increased their investment in the first five months of 2026, voting their confidence in China with tangible capital.

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran says $6B in assets in Qatar will be released...

Iran says 6B in assets in Qatar will be released... (First column, 8th story, link) Related stories:China Emerges as Winner From Hormuz Crisis...

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· Jun 24, 2026

Invest Qatar Gateway introduces new feature, connecting startups to venture capital funds

Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, today announced the launch of the Venture Capital (VC) ...

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Related coverage for "Qatar Drew $3.4 Billion in Foreign Investment in 2025 as Project Count Jumped 52%": Middle East News 247 — Qatar records strong FDI momentum in 2025, with 52% increase in new projects and $3.4bn in investment. The Eastern Herald — Qatar Drew $3.4 Billion in FDI in 2025 as Greenfield Projects Surged 52%. UrduPoint — PM, Amir of Qatar discuss regional situation. Hi China — In 2025, more than 8,000 foreign enterprises increased their investment in China. Drudge Report — Iran says $6B in assets in Qatar will be released.... ANTARA News — Invest Qatar Gateway introduces new feature, connecting startups to venture capital funds