As we enter the second half of a transformative decade in Qatar's growth, it gives me great pride to reflect on the remarkable progress the country achieved over the past year. Guided by Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV2030) and the roadmap outlined in the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3), the country marked several milestones in 2025 that further solidified its position as a premier investment destination. Throughout the year, Qatar advanced several strategic initiatives and projects that further enhanced the business and investment ecosystem, reinforcing the country’s competitiveness and appeal to investors worldwide. Among the most notable developments was the launch of Invest Qatar’s $1 billion incentive programme at the Qatar Economic Forum 2025. Structured around four tailored packages, the programme is designed to attract high-impact investments aligned with Qatar’s economic diversification priorities. Investor support services were further expanded through enhancements to the Invest Qatar Gateway, alongside the introduction of the online FDI Projects Monitor, developed in collaboration with fDi Markets, to strengthen transparency and data- driven decision-making. Collaboration across government and ecosystem partners remains a cornerstone of our sustained success. The Scale Now programme, launched by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in partnership with Invest Qatar, Qatar Development Bank and the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council, exemplifies the collective commitment across our ecosystem to support the growth of Qatari companies and advance the objectives of Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030. These achievements reflect a shared dedication to sustainable economic development and have been reinforced by growing international recognition. In 2025, Qatar ranked among the top 10 countries globally for the first time in the International Institute for Management Development’s Global Competitiveness Report. The country also strengthened its global investment standing by ranking 12th worldwide in fDi Intelligence’s Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2025, climbing an impressive 21 places. This progress underscores Qatar’s distinctive value proposition, built on world-class infrastructure, a business-friendly regulatory environment and a leading talent and knowledge ecosystem supported by an exceptional quality of life. As a result, the country recorded another strong year for foreign direct investment, welcoming 373 new projects that created 15,051 jobs and generated $3.4 billion in FDI capital expenditure. Qatar’s continued efforts to realise the strategic vision of QNV2030 and NDS3 are shaping a more diversified, resilient and sustainable economy. Together with our partners, we remain firmly committed to building on this momentum, ensuring that Qatar continues to stand as an investment and innovation hub of choice for the remainder of the decade and well into the future. Invest Qatar Annual Report 2025 04