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World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha

Overview

The ninth edition of the World Investment Forum (WIF2026) has opened in Doha, Qatar, in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Under the theme ‘Investing in the Future,’ the three-day event has brought together over 5,000 participants, including prime ministers from Qatar, Lesotho, Libya, and Madagascar, as well as approximately 50 government ministers and 406 speakers.

The forum features 108 sessions addressing critical global shifts, including artificial intelligence, sustainable finance, climate change, supply chains, and energy security. For the first time, a dedicated track focuses on AI infrastructure and opportunities for developing economies. Discussions aim to address economic uncertainty and the necessity of redirecting capital flows toward developing economies, particularly following UNCTAD reports indicating a decline in new cross-border investment projects and a 25% drop in essential sector investments in developing nations. Data shows that over 80% of global foreign direct investment was concentrated in just 20 economies during 2025.

On the sidelines of the event, various bilateral engagements have taken place. Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid, met with the Chairman of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, to discuss Qatari investment in Egypt’s manufacturing and logistics sectors. Additionally, Omar Rekkache, Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), is participating to showcase Algeria’s investment attractiveness and explore new international cooperation prospects.

Entities

Doha · Qatar · United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · World Investment Forum · Omar Rekkache

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 8 SOURCES] The event is organized in partnership with UNCTAD. www.albiladpress.com · marsalqatar.qa · www.babnet.net · sundayworld.co.za · www.europesays.com · +3 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The 9th World Investment Forum is being held in Doha, Qatar, from October 25 to 27, 2026. www.albiladpress.com · marsalqatar.qa · www.babnet.net · www.alaraby.co.uk · www.gazetebirlik.com · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The forum has over 5,000 participants and 406 speakers. www.albiladpress.com · www.noticias24hrs.com.ve · sundayworld.co.za · www.babnet.net
[● 3 SOURCES] More than 80% of global foreign direct investment was concentrated in 20 economies in 2025. marsalqatar.qa · www.noticias24hrs.com.ve · sundayworld.co.za
[● 3 SOURCES] The forum includes a dedicated track on artificial intelligence for the first time. sundayworld.co.za · www.albiladpress.com · marsalqatar.qa
[● 2 SOURCES] Investment in infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and food systems fell by more than 25% in developing countries. www.noticias24hrs.com.ve · sundayworld.co.za
[● 2 SOURCES] Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dibeybe aims to diversify the Libyan economy through energy, infrastructure, and technology investments. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.sondakika.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Egypt's real economic growth rate rose to 5.1% during the 2025/2026 fiscal year. www.vetogate.com

Timeline

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Algerian Investment Agency Director attends World Investment Forum in Doha
AAPI Director General Omar Rekkache is attending the World Investment Forum in Doha to promote Algerian investment opportunities and strengthen international partnerships.
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World Investment Forum 2026 opens in Qatar
The 9th World Investment Forum opened in Doha, Qatar, hosting 5,000+ participants to discuss AI, sustainable finance, and global investment disparities amid economic uncertainty.

Sources

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