German delegation explores investment opportunities in AI, HealthTech, FinTech and cybersecurity sectors in Qatar

German SME Association – The BVMW GCC office in Doha has taken an important step towards strengthening business cooperation between Germany and Qatar by organizing a visit of a high-level delegation to Doha as part of the Web Summit.

German SME Association – The BVMW GCC office in Doha has taken an important step towards strengthening business cooperation between Germany and Qatar by organizing a visit of a high-level delegation to Doha as part of the Web Summit.
The delegation includes high-ranking presidents and CEOs of leading companies and institutes, such as the Hasso Plattner Institute, in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), HealthTech, FinTech and cybersecurity, led by Dr Sophie Chung, member of the German government advisory board. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and board member of the German Federal Startup Association as well as CEO and founder of digital healthcare disruptor Qunomedical.
The delegation expressed keen interest in investing in the Qatari market and establishing partnerships with Qatari counterparts in these sectors.
During the visit, the delegation met with Sheikh Ali Alwaleed al-Thani, CEO of the Qatar Investment Promotion Agency (Invest Qatar), to discuss ways to strengthen economic and investment cooperation between the two countries .
The delegation expressed its positivity towards the investment opportunities available in Qatar and its desire to develop strategic partnerships with Qatari companies and entities.
Chung said the visit aimed to open channels of communication and cooperation between German companies and Qatari government and private entities, as well as explore investment opportunities in the country.
The delegation held several meetings with various government and private entities to discuss possible cooperation and knowledge exchange in the areas of advanced technologies.
German Ambassador to Qatar Lothar Freischlader said: “Web Summit Qatar once again shows that Qatar has excellent relations with innovation and technology. New developments in AI and technology are not seen as an obstacle or a problem, but rather an opportunity – and that is what we are experiencing here at this Web Summit. »
Freischlader thanked the German SME Association, BVMW GCC Office, for its continued contribution to introducing German companies to the Qatari market as well as Qatari stakeholders in Germany, and thus supporting the development of economic cooperation between two nations.
Sheikh Ali said: “We are pleased to support BVMW in creating new pathways for German SMEs to explore the thriving startup ecosystem in Qatar and connect them to opportunities to pursue their business growth ambitions in the country. Qatar and the region.
Christian Schwippert, Managing Director of the German SME Association, BVMW GCC Office, also commented on the importance of boosting investments in SMEs, stating that several delegations and related events will take place in the coming weeks.
He expressed gratitude for the partnership and support of the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Invest Qatar for its active support.