Doha, Qatar: The Invest Qatar Pavilion concluded its impactful presence at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, emerging as a convening platform for innovation and international engagement.
Over five days, the pavilion hosted over 20 networking engagements and panel discussions, more than 100 business meetings, and featured 60 speakers, bringing together distinguished international industry leaders, investors, and key stakeholders.
The pavilion's guests explored Qatar's dynamic business ecosystem, diverse investment opportunities, rich culture and modern lifestyle, all enhanced by the warmth of Qatari hospitality.
In partnership with Financial Time's FT Live, Invest Qatar organised a three-part series titled "Driving Sustainable Growth Through Innovation and Connectivity", fostering high-level discussions and impactful connections. The sessions addressed critical topics, including the role of inclusive AI in shaping the future, the importance of cooperation, growth and sustainable connectivity, and the challenges of capital and innovation in a changing global economy.
Reflecting on the pavilion's success, CEO of Invest Qatar, Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani said: "We are proud to have hosted the Invest Qatar Pavilion for a second consecutive year, with an expanded presence and broader participation than last year, reaffirming our commitment to fostering global partnerships and advancing Qatar's vision. The meaningful dialogues, high-level engagements and connections made at the pavilion further highlight Qatar's position as a global innovation and business hub."
For his part, HE Executive Director of the Permanent Committee for Organizing Conferences at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mubarak Ajlan Mubarak Al Kuwari said: "The strong attendance, active participation, and high level of engagement witnessed at the Invest Qatar Pavilion in Davos this year reflect the continued growth of our international presence. This momentum lays the foundation for a strategic global platform that fosters dialogue, builds bridges with international economies, and enables meaningful partnerships. Our presence in Davos reaffirms the State of Qatar's leading role as a trusted partner on the international stage."
In addition to the pavilion's events, Invest Qatar participated in several high-level business engagements on the sidelines of the WEF Annual Meeting. Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani joined a thought-provoking session hosted by the Wall Street Journal, titled "Clusters, Capital and Collaboration: A New Playbook for Tech Growth", discussing how targeted investment strategies, innovation ecosystems, and global partnerships can accelerate sustainable technology development.
The session featured Co-Founder and Co-CEO of B Capital, Raj Ganguly and Global Managing Director of Scale AI, Trevor Thompson and was moderated by Willem Marx, Host of The Trust (WSJ-Barron's Group).
Established in 2019, Invest Qatar's mission is to strengthen Qatar's position as an ideal investment destination, while facilitating investments that foster economic diversification and development.
