Q Life Magazine Q Magazine: A new chapter for growth | Page 12

The 2022 World Cup will allow us to showcase
these achievements internationally, and grow future
partnerships – besides being a fantastic sporting event.
We look forward to hosting this jewel in the sporting
crown, which is already driving a climate of national
optimism and pride.
On another note, Qatar ranks tenth globally in terms of
the strength of its institutions. It is therefore the perfect
destination for international businesses looking to invest
globally.
We are not content when keeping still, however. Qatar
is taking important steps to make our nation even more
attractive as a place to invest.
We have introduced a digital portal called the Single
Window to reduce the bureaucratic burden on countries
and individuals seeking to invest in Qatar. This will
greatly decrease the time spent on paperwork by new
investors, streamlining procedures and introducing
a one-stop-shop.
All licenses and approvals will be dealt with through this
portal, across all sectors. Previously, several applications
were necessary. This is just one example of our attempts
to modernise and innovate when it comes to inward
investment. We understand business, and we understand
your needs.
Let me turn to our special relationship with Germany.
Qatar values Germany as a political and trading partner,
and would like to build on this already successful
relationship.
My nation also hopes to seek out more investment
opportunities in Germany. This Forum is the next step in
a wonderful relationship between our two countries. We
hope to further our economic ties and cooperation, for
the greater good. It is an alliance that, I am convinced,
will go on to bear fruit for generations to come. We look
forward to doing business together.
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