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 have accelerated its standing as a competitive regional business hub, according to data from the Invest Qatar Annual Report 2025. </p><p>The report outlines significant gains across several international benchmarks. Qatar secured first place globally in General Infrastructure under the 2025 Global Innovation Index, while placing fourth in ICT Development according to the 2025 ITU ICT Development Index. </p><p>The country also made progress in human capital and expatriate integration, ranking 6th in Expat Essentials under the 2025 InterNations Expat Insider survey and 7th for Talent Attraction in the INSEAD Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2025. Quality of life indicators placed Qatar 9th globally in the Numbeo Quality of Life Index 2025. </p><p>The Minister of Commerce and Industry His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal al-Thani, who is also Invest Qatar chairman, highlighted in the annual report the structural measures implemented to improve the investment ecosystem. </p><p>“Throughout the year, Qatar advanced several strategic initiatives and projects that further enhanced the business and investment ecosystem, reinforcing the country’s competitiveness and appeal to investors worldwide,” Sheikh Faisal stated. </p><p>He also said, “Among the most notable developments was the launch of Invest Qatar’s $1bn incentive programme at the Qatar Economic Forum 2025. Structured around four tailored packages, the programme is designed to attract high-Impact investments aligned with Qatar’s economic diversification priorities.” </p><p>“In 2025, Qatar ranked among the top 10 countries globally for the first time in the International Institute for Management Development’s Global Competitiveness Report. The country also strengthened its global investment standing by ranking 12th worldwide in fDi Intelligence’s Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2025, climbing an impressive 21 places,” Sheikh Faisal added. </p><p>A series of administrative streamlined measures backed these institutional moves. Company registration timelines were cut to two days, while commercial setups were enabled using only a passport for eligible investors, stated the report. </p><p>Labour and setup costs were revised as well, the report stated, citing that the Ministry of Labour standardised recruitment fees, the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) reduced application fees by 90%, and the General Tax Authority (GTA) introduced full penalty exemptions. </p><p>The report highlighted that new visa categories were launched for investors, entrepreneurs, property owners, and skilled professionals in technology, arts, and sports, alongside the launch of the ‘Qooqul’ platform to boost graduate employment. </p><p>Invest Qatar CEO Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed al-Thani pointed to the agency’s expanding international footprint as a key factor in connecting foreign businesses to domestic opportunities. </p><p>“Central to this progress was the significant expansion of Invest Qatar’s global footprint. During the year, we established dedicated representatives in London, New York, Paris, Mumbai and Istanbul, providing investors across key markets with direct access to on-the-ground insights, tailored support and real-time engagement with Qatar’s investment ecosystem,” Sheikh Ali said in the report. </p><p>Sheikh Ali reported that the agency hosted over 1,450 investor and stakeholder meetings and organised more than 150 fact-finding trips over the course of the year. </p><p>“Invest Qatar hosted the inaugural Qatar Pavilion at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, showcasing Qatar’s dynamic business landscape to a global audience. We also convened the FDI Leaders Network Autumn Meeting in Qatar, bringing together CEOs and heads of international Investment Promotion Agencies to exchange insights and best practices,” Sheikh Ali also noted. </p><p>Digital tools were updated in parallel in 2025, according to Sheikh Ali, who added that the Invest Qatar Gateway was revamped with a secure document vault and direct integrations for banking and telecommunications services to simplify setup procedures. </p><p>He said new international partners joined the ecosystem during 2025, including imec, WHOOP, Level Infinite, Quantinuum, Yuno, Ardian, Silian Partners, and Das Intellitech, expanding local market capabilities. </p><p>Invest Qatar also expanded institutional ties with foreign investment boards, signing agreements with Invest India, ProColombia, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Startup Portugal, and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Sheikh Ali also said. </p><p>On the domestic front, he said the agency collaborated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Qatar Development Bank (QDB), and the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council to launch the ‘Scale Now’ programme, designed to help local Qatari tech firms expand under Digital Agenda 2030. </p><p>Citing annual report figures, Sheikh Ali added that these combined measures supported 373 new foreign direct investment projects during the year, representing $3.4bn in capital expenditure and creating 15,051 jobs.</p>__%20%20%20%20<p>Related%20Story</p>_%20%20%20%20_%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20_%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20_%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20_%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20_%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20__%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20<img%20loading=?resize=150,150&ssl=1 "Qatar’s NDS3 reforms, infrastructure push drive major global business ranking gains")
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.</p><p>Adaya, who has lived in Qatar for more than 15 years, discovered the potential of soilless cultivation while looking for meaningful ways to spend time with his family during the global health crisis. The success of producing fresh food at home prompted him to share his experience through social media and small community workshops, he said.</p><p>“We started growing vegetables through hydroponics at home, and I was amazed that we could produce fresh, healthy food without soil. As I shared our journey on social media and through small community workshops, I realised many people in Qatar were eager to learn about modern farming but didn’t know where to begin,” he explained.</p><p>This localised interest led to the launch of the ‘Future of Agriculture – Hydroponics’ advocacy, noted Adaya, adding that the initiative aims to make modern farming practices accessible to families, schools, and local entrepreneurs.</p><p>The transition from financial services to agricultural technology proved natural for Adaya, who explained that his finance background provided critical perspective in data analysis, risk management, and the formulation of sustainable business models.</p><p>“People often think finance and agriculture are completely different fields, but I see many similarities. My background in finance taught me how to analyse data, manage risks, create sustainable business models, and make informed long-term decisions,” he pointed out.</p><p>Adaya said, “Agriculture today is no longer just about planting crops. It involves technology, resource management, innovation, and sustainability. Financial discipline helped me understand how to build solutions that are both environmentally sustainable and economically viable”.</p><p>Operating within Qatar requires navigating specific environmental constraints, he pointed out.</p><p>“Qatar’s climate presents unique challenges. The extreme summer temperatures, limited freshwater resources, and high cooling requirements make farming difficult. In the beginning, we experienced crop failures, equipment issues, and many trial-and-error experiments. Instead of seeing those as failures, we treated every challenge as valuable research,” he said.</p><p>Adaya continued, “Those experiences convinced me that Qatar doesn’t need to copy farming methods from other countries. We need technologies specifically designed for desert environments. That belief continues to drive our research and development today.”</p><p>According to Adaya, the establishment of Hydrovest Technology was intended to address an identified gap in the domestic market. While large-scale public investments have enhanced national food security, affordable technology and technical guidance remained scarce for smaller, community growers.</p><p>“I noticed that while Qatar has made remarkable investments in food security, there was still a need to make advanced farming technologies more accessible to the wider community.</p><p>“Many people were interested in hydroponics but lacked practical knowledge, affordable solutions, and technical guidance. Hydrovest Technology was created to bridge that gap by combining education, research, and innovation,” he stressed.</p><p>The company focuses on a broader definition of commercial success, said Adaya, who also emphasised that leadership in sustainability must balance financial metrics with societal value, focusing on inspiring local communities to adopt independent food production.</p><p>“Success should not be measured only by financial performance but also by the positive impact we create for society. If our work inspires one child to love agriculture or helps one family grow their own food, then we are already making a meaningful difference,” Adaya added.</p><p> </p>__%20%20%20%20<p>Related%20Story</p>_%20%20%20%20_%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20_%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20_%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20_%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20_%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20__%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20<img%20loading=?resize=420,280&ssl=1 "Doha Information startup grows hydroponics for a warmer, drier long run")
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