Doha, January 17 (QNA) - Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, will host a State of Qatar-dedicated Pavilion for the second consecutive year in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026.

In its press release on Saturday, Invest Qatar said the pavilion, running from January 19 to 23, will serve as a vibrant platform, connecting national stakeholders with global industry leaders. It will showcase Qatar's dynamic business ecosystem, innovation-driven economy and diverse opportunities, while enabling enable visitors to experience the country's rich culture and forward-looking vision through interactive features and warm Qatari hospitality.

The Invest Qatar Pavilion will feature key governmental entities, including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the National Planning Council (NPC), and the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE). Leading national stakeholders from the investment and finance sector will also participate, including the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), and Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDI), alongside major national banks such as Qatar National Bank (QNB), Commercial Bank Qatar (CBQ), Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), and Doha Bank.

The pavilion will further highlight Qatar's sports, education, and cultural initiatives, represented by Qatar Foundation, Doha Forum, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), and Qatar Debate.

The pavilion's curated programming aligns with this year's WEF theme, "A Spirit of Dialogue," exploring topics from technological innovation and AI to sustainable economic growth. Open sessions and panel discussions will be hosted by national stakeholders, in partnership with international media outlets including Bloomberg, Financial Times Live (FT), Euronews, The Economist, TIME Africa, Rolling Stone MENA, Robb Report Africa and iHeart Media.

A lineup of senior officials and industry leaders from Qatar's public and private sectors will take part in these sessions and discussions, reflecting the high level of integration among Qatar's national entities.

This participation underscores Qatar's central role in contributing effectively to discussions on priority economic and technological issues on the international stage.

Commenting on this participation, CEO of Invest Qatar, Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani said, "The Invest Qatar Pavilion's return to Davos reflects our ongoing commitment to connecting global investors with Qatar's thriving business ecosystem. This platform allows us to share our vision for a diversified, innovation-driven economy, foster meaningful dialogue, and strengthen strategic partnerships that will shape the future of business in Qatar and beyond."

Following the success of its inaugural edition, the Invest Qatar Pavilion returns as one of the largest country pavilions in Davos, providing a premier hub for business networking, investment opportunities, and dialogue on the future of the global economy. (QNA)