Qatar has accelerated its transition toward a diversified, knowledge-based economy, supported by world-class infrastructure, strong financial foundations, and a competitive investment environment.
Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani emphasised this during his remarks at the 29th Arab-German Business Forum in the German capital of Berlin.
“This progress is reinforced by targeted reforms, clear signals of Qatar’s commitment to openness, and investor confidence, including modern legislation, streamlined procedures, competitive tax frameworks, advanced financial systems, and sustained support for private sector growth," Sheikh Khalifa stressed.
He said the forum presents a valuable opportunity to advance strategic dialogue, deepen partnerships, and unlock new avenues for collaboration, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a global investment destination.
Participants in the forum discussed ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the Arab world and Germany and the future of innovation and digital transformation, as well as energy, sustainability, supply chains, and industrial cooperation.
The forum, which carried the theme ‘Beyond Transformation: Intelligence, Innovation and Impact’, coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa).
Sheikh Khalifa, who is also Ghorfa vice-president, led the chamber’s delegation, comprising board members Dr Khalid bin Klefeekh al-Hajri and Mohamed bin Ahmed al-Obaidli; acting general manager Ali Bu Sherbak al-Mansouri; Sheikha Tamader al-Thani, the director of International Relations and Chamber Affairs; and Ahmed Abu Nahya, acting director of the Public Relations Department.
Sheikh Khalifa also remarked that the forum represents a global economic platform that reflects the depth and continuity of the partnership between Qatar and Germany, as well as the long-standing Arab-German relations built over decades of constructive cooperation and shared vision.
He noted that Arab-German relations have been anchored in trust, economic complementarity, and shared strategic interests, indicating that Germany’s industrial and technological leadership, combined with the Arab world’s investment capacity and market dynamism, has shaped a partnership that extends well beyond trade into energy, infrastructure, advanced industries, and cultural relations.
“Guided by the leadership and directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, strengthening strategic partnerships remains a central pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030, incorporating German innovation and industrial excellence with Qatar’s agility, resources, and long-term vision to drive sustainable growth and shared prosperity,” Sheikh Khalifa said.
The forum, organised by Ghorfa in cooperation with Qatar Chamber and the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), witnessed the participation of several prominent officials, including the Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs His Excellency Dr Ahmed bin Mohamed al-Sayed and Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister of Economy and Energy of Germany, among others.
This year’s forum placed special focus on Qatar as “Partner Country” through an impact-driven program focusing on Qatar as a global investment hub.
Eight panel discussions covered key themes, including artificial intelligence and R&D, advanced industrial corridors and regional growth, reconstruction and sustainable development, resilient and smart healthcare systems in cooperation with the German Health Alliance, the future of smart tourism, and the energy-water nexus.
The event also included several Qatari and regional roundtables aimed at exploring direct investment opportunities and strengthening diplomatic and economic networking between Arab and German stakeholders.
