New York, September 21 (QNA) - Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) participated in the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg: UNGA Special Edition 2026, co-hosting a dedicated Business Lounge with Invest Qatar and Qatar Financial Center for key stakeholders from Qatar's investment ecosystem.

In a statement, QFZ said the Business Lounge provided an opportunity to engage with global business leaders and investors, showcase Qatar's wider investment proposition and highlight opportunities available within the free zones for companies seeking to establish and expand their operations in Qatar and across the region.

QFZ participated as a Supporting Sponsor of the Forum, held in New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. Its delegation was led by HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority.

QFZ's participation also included a series of strategic agreements focused on localizing specialized manufacturing and service capabilities within Qatar’s free zones, particularly across the energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors, in support of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy.

The agreements aim to develop higher-value industrial activities, strengthen local capabilities and foster cross-border collaboration, innovation and knowledge transfer, advancing a more competitive and globally connected industrial ecosystem in Qatar.

QFZ's sponsorship of the Forum reinforced its continued engagement with global investors and industry leaders. It also highlighted the role of Qatar’s free zones as a catalyst for investment, industrial development and international business growth. (QNA)