Doha [Qatar], October 29: The ninth edition of the World Investment Forum 2026 concluded in Doha, following three days of high-level discussions held from 25 to 27 October. Hosted by Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), under the theme "Investing in the Future," the Forum brought together heads of government, ministers, senior officials, representatives of international organizations, business leaders, and investors from around the world.
The Forum attracted more than 7,000 participants from across the globe, including four heads of government and more than 60 ministers, alongside over 400 speakers across more than 80 sessions.
Discussions addressed the future of global investment amid economic, geopolitical, and technological transformations, as well as ways to strengthen international cooperation, expand investment partnerships, and stimulate investment flows into priority development sectors.
The Forum's closing session witnessed the announcement of the Doha Global Investment Action Framework, marking one of its key strategic outcomes and an important step towards strengthening international cooperation and advancing the global investment landscape.
The launch was announced with the participation of Minister of State for Foreign Trade HE Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed; Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General and Acting Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD); and Nan Li Collins, Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise at UNCTAD.
The Doha Global Investment Action Framework serves as a roadmap for translating the Forum's outcomes into practical initiatives and international partnerships aimed at addressing global investment challenges, expanding investment opportunities, and strengthening the role of investment in achieving sustainable development.
The Framework encompasses six key priority areas: investment governance and rules; environmental sustainability and quality of life; artificial intelligence and industries of the future; finance and business ecosystems; research and partnerships; and entrepreneurship and talent.
These priority areas encompass initiatives aimed at advancing investment policies and agreements, promoting responsible investment in artificial intelligence, stimulating investment in the green and blue economies and creative industries, and expanding investment opportunities in digital infrastructure and the space economy.
They also seek to mobilize sustainable finance, strengthen international partnerships, and support entrepreneurship and innovation.
The significance of the Framework lies in translating the Forum's discussions and recommendations into concrete initiatives and mechanisms designed to deliver tangible impact across the global investment landscape. Implementation will be monitored and progress assessed over the next five years, helping ensure the sustainability of outcomes and continuity of international cooperation.
The launch of the Doha Global Investment Action Framework represents a key culmination of the Forum's proceedings, reflecting Qatar's role in supporting international investment cooperation and reinforcing Doha's position as a global platform for launching initiatives and shaping future directions in investment and sustainable development.
The conclusion of the ninth World Investment Forum marks the culmination of three days of high-level dialogue, discussions, and international partnerships, reflecting Qatar's role in advancing global economic and investment cooperation and strengthening Doha's position as an international platform for dialogue and strategic partnerships that contribute to shaping the future of investment and sustainable development.
Source: Qatar Tribune