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Syrian president invites QBA to explore Damascus investment opportunities
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has invited the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) to explore investment opportunities across various economic sectors in Damascus.
The invitation came after al-Sharaa received a delegation of QBA officials and members in Doha on the sidelines of his participation in the recently concluded Doha Forum 2025.
The delegation included QBA chairman His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani; board members Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal al-Thani and Sheikh Nawaf bin Nasser al-Thani; members Sheikh Mansour bin Jassim al-Thani, Mohammed Moataz al-Khayaat, Hamad bin Mohammed al-Mana, Khaled al-Mannai, Faisal al-Mana, Abdulrahman al-Mana, and Ihsan al-Khiyami, as well as QBA general manager Sarah Abdallah.
Also in attendance was Asaad al-Shibani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic.
The discussions focused on bilateral co-operation between Syria and Qatar in the commercial and economic fields, and on the role of the private sector in strengthening and expanding ties, especially in light of Syria’s extensive reconstruction phase.
Al-Sharaa affirmed Syria's strong ties with Qatar, reflecting the depth of the historical relationship between both countries, "a relationship that can be translated into tangible investment partnerships.”
He said Syria is currently reforming its investment laws and providing incentives for foreign investors, noting that the country is now open to major international companies, many of which started investing in energy, gas, and electricity sectors. The president further highlighted that Qatari companies are already active in these fields and also hold investments at Damascus International Airport.
Al-Sharaa encouraged Qatari businessmen to invest in Syria and enter into projects and ventures across various economic sectors, calling for the establishment of strategic partnerships between Qatari and Syrian companies.
Sheikh Faisal emphasised QBA’s appreciation for the visit and the mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral co-operation, saying the strong historical and social ties between Qatar and Syria provide a solid foundation for expanding economic partnerships.
He said Syria is currently undergoing a phase that offers distinctive investment opportunities in several sectors, and expressed QBA’s eagerness to transform these opportunities into practical projects and sustainable partnerships that serve the interests of both countries.
Sheikh Hamad said the "positive relations” between Doha and Damascus will encourage Qatari businessmen to invest in Syria, affirming that the current period is highly suitable for investments in industry, infrastructure, and other productive sectors.
Sheikh Nawaf noted that QBA will organise a visit to Damascus to review potential investment opportunities and discuss ways to enhance co-operation with relevant authorities and Syrian businessmen. He also highlighted the importance of developing investment laws to further motivate investors to enter the Syrian market.