Author: M Fayiz

Paris: The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in the fourth edition of the Vision Golfe 2026 Forum, held in Paris under the patronage of Emmanuel Macron and themed “From Cooperation to Transformation.” The forum focused on the evolving landscape of Euro-Gulf economic relations and the opportunities emerging from deeper cooperation between the two regions. Qatar was represented at the event by Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic. Qatar’s participation reflected the growing strategic and economic partnership between Doha and Paris, particularly at a time when global trade and investment patterns…

Doha: The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) convened government officials, investors, and private-sector leaders on Tuesday to explore strategies for accelerating Qatar’s startup, innovation, and investment ecosystem. Held under the theme “Qatar as a Regional Innovation Hub: Accelerating the Startup Ecosystem in Qatar,” the event focused on identifying evidence-based opportunities to support entrepreneurship and attract investment in line with the country’s Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy. A key highlight of the event was the launch of the “Qatar Startup Ecosystem Study: A Roadmap to Accelerate the Ecosystem,” jointly produced by…

London: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), and Edaa have successfully concluded their participation in the fifth edition of the GCC Capital Markets Conference, organized by HSBC in London, reinforcing Qatar’s growing prominence as a regional and global investment destination. The joint participation highlighted the continued advancement of Qatar’s capital market ecosystem and provided listed Qatari companies with a strategic platform to engage directly with leading global asset managers, institutional investors, financial institutions, and market participants. Reflecting increasing international confidence in Qatar’s financial markets, a delegation representing the country’s capital market ecosystem—led by the chief executive…

Doha: Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the 12th Doha Islamic Finance Conference opened in Doha on Tuesday, bringing together government officials, international organizations, financial institutions, academics, and technology experts to examine the future of Islamic finance in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Held under the theme “Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems,” the conference was inaugurated by HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani in the presence of HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem…

Evian, France: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met today with HE Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in the French city of Evian-les-Bains. HH The Amir reaffirmed the strength of the strategic relations between Qatar and the United States, noting the significant trade partnership that has developed since the U.S. President’s visit to Qatar last year. His Highness also affirmed that the State of Qatar has major investments in the United States, alongside U.S. investments in Qatar, expressing his satisfaction with the level of…

Evian, France: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the G7 Summit today, at the invitation from HE President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, and in the presence of a number of Their Excellencies heads of state and government, delegation leaders and senior officials from member states and invited countries from member states and invited countries, at the Royal Hotel in the French city of Évian-les-Bains. HH The Amir participated in the working session entitled “Overcoming Crises and Enhancing Stability in the Middle East”, during which ways to strengthen cooperation and support paths of dialogue…

Doha: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday with HE Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on Middle East Affairs, Zhai Jun, to discuss bilateral relations and key regional developments. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the People’s Republic of China and explored ways to further strengthen ties across various sectors. They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the region, particularly the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, as well as ongoing developments in Syria…

Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar participated in the activities of the first Arab Forum for Administrative Justice and Integrity, which was held in Cairo under the title “Developing Administrative Investigation Skills and Promoting Governance Principles.”As part of the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the Arab League, Amna Abdulrahman Al Sulaiti attended the forum’s activities. The forum, organized by the Arab Administrative Development Organization in cooperation with the Administrative Prosecution Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt, will highlight the role of administrative investigation as a key tool for transparency and accountability, and review legal frameworks and…

Singapore: The State of Qatar is participating in the 10th edition of the World Cities Summit 2026, hosted by the Republic of Singapore from June 14 to 16 under the theme “Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Act Now.” The summit brings together government leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the world to discuss key challenges and solutions related to sustainable urban development. Qatar’s delegation is headed by Director General of Doha Municipality Eng. Jamal Matar Al Nuaimi, and includes Director General of Al Rayyan Municipality Mansour Ajran Al Buainain. During its participation, the Qatari delegation discussed a number of leading global…

Doha: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and the General Directorate of the French National Gendarmerie held their first strategic meeting on internal security via videoconference, marking a significant step in strengthening security cooperation between the State of Qatar and the French Republic. The meeting was convened within the framework of the fourth round of the Qatar-France Strategic Dialogue and focused on advancing bilateral collaboration in the field of internal security. During the discussions, both sides reviewed opportunities to expand security cooperation and examined future initiatives aimed at enhancing security preparedness and operational readiness. They also explored ways to strengthen joint…