Qatar prioritises AI, advanced manufacturing and sustainability in 2026 investment drive

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is accelerating its focus on technology, artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, and advanced manufacturing as priority invest...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is accelerating its focus on technology, artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, and advanced manufacturing as priority investment sectors in 2026, an official has said.

Speaking to The Peninsula, Fahad Ali Al Kuwari, Chief Investment Development Officer at Invest Qatar, stated that the direction is guided by the country’s third National Development Strategy (NDS3), launched in January 2024, which outlines the roadmap for driving the country’s strategic vision.

He said, “Qatar’s third National Development Strategy (NDS3) outlines the country’s roadmap toward achieving Qatar National Vision 2030 and establishes clear priority sectors for future investment.”

NDS3 identifies specialised economic clusters designed to boost Qatar’s transition to a diversified, knowledge-based economy. 

It includes growth clusters such as advanced manufacturing, logistics, and tourism; enabling clusters, such as ICT, financial services, and education; and resilience clusters covering healthcare and food and agriculture.