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Invest Qatar, the country's investment promotion agency, recently concluded the successful hosting of the FDI Leaders Network Autumn Meeting, held in Doha from 25 to 27 November. This prestigious, invitation-only forum brought together CEOs and heads of international and regional Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) from around the world to exchange insights, challenges, strategies, and best practices in foreign direct investment.The FDI Leaders Network convenes twice a year in major global cities. It is unique in being the only Network is for CEO's or Heads of Investment Agencies. Previous editions have taken place in London, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Calgary and Vienna, with Doha now joining this distinguished list. The event featured high-level, in-depth discussions on global FDI trends, comparative leadership challenges, and collaborative opportunities to drive sustainable economic growth.CEO of Invest Qatar, Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani said: "Hosting the FDI Leaders Network in Doha underscores Qatar's commitment to fostering international partnerships and advancing our vision for economic diversification. This platform enabled meaningful dialogue and collaboration among global investment leaders."For her part, Founder of the FDI Leaders Network, Cathy Dawson said: "CEOs of Investment Promotion Agencies from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Kazakhstan, the UK and the USA have converged in Doha to discuss new challenges which continue to re-shape global investment.These leaders need networks like the FDI Leaders Network more than ever, to remain adaptable, retain effectiveness and channel investment towards sustainable and impactful outcomes. With thanks to Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, our gracious host, and to Invest Qatar who have made this happen.The programme combined strategic discussions with cultural and networking experiences, reinforcing Qatar's role as a global investment hub. Participants explored emerging trends in foreign direct investment, shared best practices and identified opportunities for collaboration across sectors such as technology, sustainability and infrastructure. The event also showcased Qatar's world-class facilities and its commitment to creating an investor-friendly environment through progressive policies and incentives.The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) is responsible for overseeing investment promotion activities, aimed at attracting foreign direct investment to Qatar. 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.The FDI Leaders Network is a high-level membership group of CEO's and Heads of Economic Development and Investment Promotion Agencies, from selected countries, who stand at the forefront of investment promotion. The network meets bi-annually for frank and open discussion in a confidential and closed environment.The next meeting will be held in Budapest, Hungary, 12-14 May 2026. 

Invest Qatar, the country's investment promotion agency, recently concluded the successful hosting of the FDI Leaders Network Autumn Meeting, held in Doha on November 25-27. The prestigious, invitation-only forum brought together CEOs and heads of international and regional Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) from around the world to exchange insights, challenges, strategies, and best practices in foreign direct investment.The FDI Leaders Network convenes twice a year in major global cities. It is unique in being the only network is for CEO's or heads of investment agencies. Previous editions have taken place in London, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Calgary and Vienna, with Doha now joining this distinguished list.The event featured high-level, in-depth discussions on global FDI trends, comparative leadership challenges, and collaborative opportunities to drive sustainable economic growth.CEO of Invest Qatar, Sheikh Ali Alwaleed al-Thani said: "Hosting the FDI Leaders Network in Doha underscores Qatar's commitment to fostering international partnerships and advancing our vision for economic diversification. This platform enabled meaningful dialogue and collaboration among global investment leaders."Founder of the FDI Leaders Network, Cathy Dawson said: "CEOs of Investment Promotion Agencies from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Kazakhstan, the UK and the USA have converged in Doha to discuss new challenges which continue to re-shape global investment."These leaders need networks like the FDI Leaders Network more than ever, to remain adaptable, retain effectiveness and channel investment towards sustainable and impactful outcomes. With thanks to Sheikh Ali Alwaleed al-Thani, our gracious host, and to Invest Qatar who have made this happen."The programme combined strategic discussions with cultural and networking experiences, reinforcing Qatar's role as a global investment hub. Participants explored emerging trends in foreign direct investment, shared best practices and identified opportunities for collaboration across sectors such as technology, sustainability and infrastructure. The event also showcased Qatar's world-class facilities and its commitment to creating an investor-friendly environment through progressive policies and incentives.The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) is responsible for overseeing investment promotion activities, aimed at attracting foreign direct investment to Qatar. 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.The FDI Leaders Network is a high-level membership group of CEO's and Heads of Economic Development and Investment Promotion Agencies, from selected countries, who stand at the forefront of investment promotion. The network meets bi-annually for frank and open discussion in a confidential and closed environment. 

Saudi Arabia sharply revised up its 2024 foreign direct investment, with new data showing it attracted a near-record sum from overseas investors. The kingdom said FDI reached 119bn riyals ($31.7bn) last year, almost 37% more than it previously reported.That matched the 2022 level and was just shy of the record $32.5bn in 2021, according to official data. Saudi Arabia has yet to explain where the revision came from, but the new tally shows it surpassed its annual target for last year.It also suggests the kingdom is gaining ground in attracting foreign partners to support Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s plans to diversify the economy. The need for inflows is growing as the government sustains high levels of spending while crude prices fall and oil export revenues weaken.Its goal is to draw in about $100bn annually, more than triple what it has ever done, by the end of the decade. “The fact that the inflow was again above target is positive,” said Monica Malik, chief economist at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC. “However, given the lower oil price, FDI inflows need to be significantly higher to support the transformation programme.” Last year’s inflows were driven by investments in manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and construction.Financial services and insurance also saw strong activity. The United Arab Emirates remained the leading source of foreign investments for a fourth year, while inflows from Germany and the US more than tripled from a year earlier. Hong Kong accounted for $2bn, a more than ten-fold increase from 2023.Flows from France and Spain slumped. Saudi Arabia sees foreign investment as key to training its young population, developing new industries and easing the government’s spending burden under the Vision 2030 economic transformation programme. FDI inflows amounted to $6.4bn in the first quarter of this year, according to preliminary data.