New Cairo:Cairo Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansori highlighted the importance of bolstering economic and investment partnerships between Qatar and African nations. His remarks were made during the Best of Entrepreneurship in Africa Series (BOE Africa 2026), which took place in New Cairo, Egypt, from November 9-10, 2026. The event was held under the theme “Bridging Finance and Enterprise Across Africa.”
According to Qatar News Agency, the event was co-organized by the Arab League and the Islamic Chamber for Trade and Development (ICCD). Al Mansori emphasized Africa’s vast economic and human potential, characterized by a burgeoning consumer market and a young population. He stressed the need for a business-friendly environment, improved access to finance, stronger public-private partnerships, and increased investment in technology and innovation to unlock these opportunities.
Al Mansori reiterated Qatar’s commitment to entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as crucial for economic diversification and competitiveness, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030. He noted that the Qatar Chamber actively supports the private sector and entrepreneurs by encouraging investment initiatives, facilitating connections between Qatari companies and international business partners, and promoting trade and investment cooperation.
He further highlighted the promising opportunities for Qatar-Africa cooperation in areas such as technology, energy, agriculture, food industries, logistics, and the digital economy. Al Mansori outlined three key priorities for supporting entrepreneurship in Africa developing innovative financing solutions for start-ups, building cross-border investment partnerships, and promoting knowledge and technology transfer to empower young entrepreneurs.
Al Mansori reaffirmed Qatar Chamber’s commitment to initiatives that strengthen business ties and encourage joint investment, expressing confidence in the event’s potential to yield practical initiatives and sustainable partnerships between Qatari and African businesses.