Invest Qatar strengthens bilateral investment ties through India-Qatar Business Engagements
Invest Qatar, the national investment promotion agency of the State of Qatar, recently undertook a high-level visit to India to deepen bilateral investment ties, strengthen engagement with Indian businesses and investors, and reinforce Qatar’s position as a preferred destination for companies seeking to expand across the GCC and MENA region.
The visit, led by Mr. Abdulla Al-Emadi, Acting Head, Lead Generation – Asia Markets at Invest Qatar, spanned New Delhi and Mumbai and focused on strengthening relationships with Indian corporates, entrepreneurs, and investors, while supporting the growing community of more than 25,000 Indian businesses already operating in Qatar. Over the course of a week, Abdulla also met with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Fractal Analytics Limited, Rossari Biotech, Vilin Bio Med, TiE Mumbai and a cohort of tech start-ups and scale-ups, and investors to explore possible avenues to boost bilateral investment ties between Qatar and India.
As part of the visit, Invest Qatar announced the opening of a dedicated India office to formalise its long-term commitment to the market and signals India’s status as one of Invest Qatar’s key strategic priorities in Asia. The India office will be led by Ms. Tanaz Buhariwalla, Director – India, aiding Indian companies exploring expansion into Qatar, streamlining market entry, regulatory navigation, and aftercare support.
Speaking on the success of the visit, Abdulla Al-Emadi, Acting Head, Lead Generation – Asia Markets, Invest Qatar said, “India is one of the most important markets for Invest Qatar, and this visit reflects the depth of our commitment to building a lasting partnership. Opening a dedicated office in India is a clear signal of intent that we want to be closer to the businesses, investors, and institutions that are shaping India’s growth story, and to make it easier for them to explore what Qatar has to offer.
Our conversations with TCS, Fractal, Vilin Bio Med, Rossari and the scale-up community reinforced that there is strong appetite among Indian companies to use Qatar as a base to access the wider GCC and MENA region. We look forward to building on this momentum in the months ahead.”
The mission comes at a time of sustained investor confidence in Qatar. Qatar’s strategic location, infrastructure, and connectivity continue to position it as a launchpad for Indian companies seeking to access the wider Gulf and MENA region. Qatar ranks 1st globally for general infrastructure (Global Innovation Index 2025) and 2nd globally for mobile internet speed (Internet Speed Index 2025), while Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport connect the country to more than 160 markets. Qatar’s Special Economic Zones offer 100% foreign ownership, zero income tax, zero customs duties, and full profit repatriation, within a legal framework based on English common law.
In 2025, Qatar attracted US$3.4 billion in FDI capex across 373 projects, generating 15,051 new jobs, with over half of total FDI capex directed toward greenfield projects and nearly half of all projects classified as medium-to-high tech investments.
India-Qatar Investment Momentum Builds
India’s investment footprint in Qatar continues to expand, with 88 projects generating $410 million in capital expenditure and creating more than 3,800 jobs. With 71% of capital directed toward high- and medium-technology sectors, the partnership reflects growing confidence in Qatar’s thriving economy.
This visit marks another step in a growing partnership between India and Qatar, built on government-to-government backing, including Qatar Investment Authority’s commitment to invest USD 10 billion across infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and logistics in India, as well as the strategic partnership announced by Invest Qatar and Invest India in February 2025 to strengthen bilateral investment relations and enable mutual support in business setup, stakeholder engagement and aftercare services. Together, these initiatives underscore the shared ambition to deepen economic ties and welcome more Indian companies to establish and grow their presence in Qatar in the months ahead.
