Doha: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) hosted the third edition of its annual Ambassadors' Breakfast, bringing together diplomats, chamber leaders, and business executives for a morning of dialogue and networking. This gathering is one of QFC's key outreach initiatives, providing a platform to strengthen ties with partner countries and enhance avenues for commercial exchange.

According to Qatar News Agency, this year's edition welcomed key representatives from markets across the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia, each seeking to forge new connections and explore collaborative opportunities with Qatar and among participating jurisdictions. The program included a briefing on 'QDB Investment Programs' presented by Executive Director of Investment and Incubation at Qatar Development Bank (QDB) Mohammed Al Emadi, followed by a detailed presentation on visa schemes by Jusour.

Commenting on the importance of the gathering, CEO of QFC Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida emphasized the role of cultivating international relationships in QFC's progress. "These connections have allowed us to expand our global engagement, enhance the value we offer to our stakeholders, and contribute to Qatar's economic development and diversification. Events like this lead to powerful partnerships that drive both bilateral and multilateral economic growth," he stated.

In line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, the QFC actively builds global partnerships to support the country's human and economic development goals. Through its initiatives and year-round business engagements, the QFC strengthens Qatar's position as a regional business hub and a compelling destination for foreign investment.

The QFC is an onshore business and financial centre located in Doha, providing an excellent platform for firms to do business in Qatar and the region. It offers its own legal, regulatory, tax, and business environment, which allows up to 100 percent foreign ownership, 100 percent repatriation of profits, and charges a competitive rate of 10 percent corporate tax on locally sourced profits.