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#WebSummitQatar2026 highlighted the building blocks behind sustainable startup growth: clear frameworks, investor confidence and strong partnerships. At the heart of these conversations, Invest Qatar and the Startup Qatar Pavilion convened entrepreneurs and stakeholders to examine the enablers needed for scale, reinforcing Qatar’s role as an active contributor to the global innovation agenda. Learn more about opportunities in Qatar's startup ecosystem, visit: www.startupqatar.qa Qatar Government Communications Office Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council Qatar Development Bank Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority Visit Qatar Jusour

Invest Qatar has announced a strategic partnership with DOHA BANK to further enhance the ease of doing business for foreign investors entering the Qatari market. Signed on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026, the partnership expands services available through the Invest Qatar Gateway, and is designed to strengthen Qatar’s position as a leading global investment destination by providing investors with streamlined access to business establishment services and customised financial solutions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dkGVHA9q

Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO, Invest Qatar, joined industry leaders Max ( Masoud ) Mirgoli, Chief Global Development, Partnerships and Venturing Officer & EVP, imec and Martin Cotter, SVP, Global Vertical Business Units and President ADI EMEA, Analog Devices at #WebSummitQatar2026 to discuss the global semiconductor landscape. The panel explored the role of partnership, cooperation and talent development in strengthening semiconductor value chains and enabling long-term growth and innovation. Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dNwzyqpG

Today marks an important milestone for SilTest. 🎉 🇶🇦 We're establishing our presence at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a decision driven by where we believe the future of the semiconductor value chain is being built. From Doha, we will expand our work on AI-driven semiconductor testing and automation, supporting customers and partners across the broader MENA region. Qatar stood out for its long-term vision, commitment to deep technology, and focus on building real industrial capabilities. After visiting Doha earlier in 2025, and engaging directly with the ecosystem, it became clear that this is the right place to build something lasting. With the support of Invest Qatar, German Industry and Commerce Office Qatar and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority, we are making a long-term investment in talent, technology, and knowledge transfer. Through SilTest Academy, we aim to contribute to developing a workforce ready for the semiconductor industry, while helping attract further industry investment into the region. Very proud of our team that brought us this far, and grateful for the support of our partners as we take this next step. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcYbBHiZ #Qatar #QSTP #MENA #SemiconductorTesting #AI #TechInnovation #EcosystemBuilding #SilTestAcademy

من الدوحة، #استثمر_في_السعودية و Invest Qatar يجمعان رأس المال النوعي بالفرص الجاهزة للاستثمار في طاولة مستديرة قطرية سعودية، لتمكين شراكات جديدة ودفع مسارات نمو مشتركة بين البلدين. From Doha, #InvestSaudi and Invest Qatar bring together quality capital and investment-ready opportunities at the Saudi–Qatari Roundtable, enabling new partnerships and driving shared growth across both economies.

Invest Qatar has partnered with EnergyX to anchor the company’s global operations in Qatar, a milestone that strengthens Qatar’s position as a base for advanced manufacturing, clean technology and innovation-led growth. As part of the partnership, EnergyX will establish its global command centre and international headquarters in Qatar, develop a smart manufacturing facility to produce cutting edge building solar skins using robotics and digital systems and support talent development through university and research partnerships, creating 140+ jobs over five years. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d7qKRDfE Sean Park

Two new Residency Visas have been launched in Qatar for entrepreneurs and talented senior executives. Announced by H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, at Web Summit Qatar 2026, the visas mark a major step forward in enabling high-impact leaders to build, scale and lead from Qatar. These visas are designed to accelerate growth, strengthen leadership and support long-term impact. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dgcEe8rE

As global demand accelerates, semiconductor resilience is becoming a strategic priority. At Web Summit Qatar 2026, Invest Qatar CEO Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani will share perspectives alongside global industry leaders on supply risks, capacity gaps and cooperation. Session: The global chip supply: Risks, gaps, and cooperation 3 February | 11:30–12:00 | Stage 5 (Government Summit) Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dUuGQqq2