Navigating Qatar's evolving business landscape and investment prospects

Oxford Business Group and American Chamber of Commerce Qatar (AmCham) to share economic insights in The Report: Qatar 2025

Doha, February 2025: Qatar's drive for economic diversification and investment is set to receive a boost with the latest edition of The Report: Qatar 2025, an in-depth publication by Oxford Business Group (OBG). The report will provide valuable economic intelligence, analysing key trends and opportunities shaping the country’s business landscape.

As part of this initiative, AmCham Qatar and OBG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step in enhancing research and analysis to support business decision-making. The agreement designates OBG as AmCham Qatar’s official research partner, strengthening efforts to deliver data-driven insights that promote investment and business growth.

Fernanda Braz, OBG’s Country Director for Qatar, highlighted the significance of the MoU in supporting Qatar’s economic diversification goals.

“Qatar is driving economic diversification, particularly in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and technology, alongside efforts to improve its business environment. AmCham Qatar and OBG’s partnership will address these areas by offering data-driven analysis and fostering collaboration between American and Qatari businesses,” she said.

Xiomara Henriquez, Executive Director of AmCham Qatar, underscored the importance of the partnership in advancing the private sector’s role in the economy.

“Our collaboration with Oxford Business Group will strengthen AmCham Qatar’s ability to provide its members with actionable economic insights. The Report: Qatar 2025 will serve as a key resource for businesses seeking to navigate Qatar’s evolving economic landscape, reinforcing our commitment to enhancing US-Qatar business relations,” she commented.

The Report: Qatar 2025 will explore critical aspects of the country’s economy, including public-private partnerships, sustainable economic diversification, infrastructure development and digital transformation. The publication will provide business leaders, policymakers and investors with a comprehensive overview of the opportunities and challenges shaping Qatar’s business environment.

This MoU strengthens AmCham Qatar’s role in driving private-sector growth, while also expanding OBG’s reach through AmCham Qatar’s communication channels, including events, newsletters and social media. It will also facilitate research collaboration and support the distribution of The Report: Qatar 2025.

The report will feature high-profile interviews with key figures shaping Qatar’s economy, including Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber; Abdulrahman Hesham Al Sowaidi, CEO of Qatar Development Bank; Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya, Minister of Municipality; and Bassel Gamal, Group CEO of Qatar Islamic Bank.

Other primary partners for The Report: Qatar 2025 include the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Qatar Stock Exchange, reinforcing the publication’s role as a leading resource on Qatar’s economic development.