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Qatar Chamber acting general manager Ali Saeed Bu Sherbak Al-Mansouri stated that the launch of the Commercial and Industrial Directory 2025-2026 strengthens the investment climate by providing updated contact information for affiliated companies at a time of rising market entries and sector diversification. In comments carried in the chamber’s Al Moltaqa economic magazine, Al-Mansouri described the directory as a practical reference that moves beyond simple listings to enable direct communication, partnership building and expanded trade opportunities both domestically and internationally. The chamber’s publication further positions the directory as a trusted resource that allows businesses to showcase their activities to local and global audiences while deepening private-sector linkages.
According to the Qatar Chamber, the directory mirrors the scale of national economic activity and the private sector’s growing role as a development partner, helping to align with broader ambitions for a competitive and sustainable economy. Al-Mansouri noted that enhanced company-to-company communication now ranks among the chief drivers of a more robust business environment, spurring collaborations that sharpen overall competitiveness. The chamber views the publication as an important service addition that keeps pace with continuous growth across commercial, industrial and service sectors.
At the directory’s formal launch on June 4, 2026, Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani reaffirmed the body’s commitment to a seamless business environment through strengthened cross-sector communication. Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani highlighted the directory’s value in supplying investors, entrepreneurs and stakeholders with an efficient, up-to-date record of chamber-affiliated entities amid ongoing economic expansion. The chairman linked the initiative to the private sector’s evolving pace, citing the widening range of activities and the increasing number of companies operating in the local market.
Planning and Statistics Authority data incorporated in the chamber’s materials indicate that the directory arrives as Qatar pursues the goals of its Third National Development Strategy, which targets average annual economic growth of 4 percent through 2030 and positions the country among the top global investment destinations. The strategy, aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, emphasises non-hydrocarbon sectors including manufacturing, tourism, logistics, financial services and technology while aiming for $100 billion in net foreign direct investment. An International Monetary Fund assessment found that sustained public infrastructure investment since 2011 has contributed 5 to 6 percentage points annually to non-hydrocarbon real GDP growth.
S&P Global Market Intelligence forecasts project average real GDP growth of 4.4 percent for Qatar between 2026 and 2030, driven by both liquefied natural gas expansion and diversification efforts that leverage a strong private sector. The World Bank previously placed cumulative net FDI at $76 billion as of 2022, underscoring the scale of inflows the current strategy seeks to surpass. According to the Qatar Chamber, the directory directly supports these objectives by promoting investment opportunities and widening commercial cooperation at home and abroad.
The chamber’s launch event included a video presentation outlining the directory’s comprehensive bilingual database and its role in facilitating business connections across all sectors. Attendance featured first and second vice-chairmen along with board members and representatives from the firm that produced the publication. Officials indicated that the printed reference complements an online version available through the chamber’s portal, allowing companies to maintain accurate profiles and locations.
