 member states in the StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 2026, placing 59th out of 125 countries worldwide with a total score of 52.287 points.</p><p>Regionally, Qatar placed fifth in the Middle East and Africa category.</p><p>The index applies a consistent methodology based on more than 30 measurable parametres across 125 countries, scoring nations on a 0-100 scale to reflect the level of friction and institutional support for starting and operating a business, the report stated.</p><p>Qatarâs strongest showing came in Market Perception, where it ranked second in the GCC, an outcome that StartupBlink linked to positively assessed conditions around governance, stability, mobility, and international accessibility.</p><p>The country also placed second in the bloc under the âEase of Operating a Businessâ pillar, as well as second in the âDigital Infrastructureâ category, which measures Internet speed and Internet freedom.</p><p>On taxation, Qatar ranked third both regionally and globally, with its âTop Personal Income Tax Rateâ and âCorporate Tax Rateâ parametres landing in the top 25% of the entire index.</p><p>âThe Access to Capital & Financial Infrastructure Functional Category, which measures credit availability, banking connectivity, investment channels, and financial-tool accessibility, represents an area where Qatar has scope to further improve its performance within the Index,â the report pointed out.</p><p>âQatarâs business environment benefits from long-term planning and a deliberate shift away from reliance on hydrocarbons. Qatar National Vision 2030 is the countryâs anchor strategy and positions Qatar as a regional base for companies working in technology, services and applied research,â the report stated.</p><p>Qatar Development Bank (QDB) was cited as the âbackbone of startup and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing,â offering capital, export tools, and incubation support through platforms such as the Qatar Business Incubation Centre (QBIC), while the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) serves as the main entry point for investors.</p><p>The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), which oversees Ras Bufontas near Hamad International Airport and Umm Alhoul next to Hamad Port, offers corporate tax exemptions, customs benefits, and full foreign ownership for qualifying companies.</p><p>âThe absence of personal income tax adds another incentive for founders and skilled professionals considering relocation,â the report stated.</p><p>Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), based within Education City, provides facilities for testing, licensing, and commercialisation, while the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) offers a separate legal and regulatory system tailored to professional services, financial firms, and high-growth industries.</p><p>âQatarâs placement in the IBEI stands above its ranking in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, indicating stronger assessments of its underlying business-environment conditions compared to its startup ecosystem outcomes,â the report added.</p><p> </p>%20%20%20%20<p>Related%20Story</p>
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 received a high-level delegation Tuesday from the Canadian Qatari Business Forum (CQBF), which is currently visiting the country.</p><p>The delegation includes companies specialising in medical research, health technology, and the early detection of diseases and cancer.</p><p>The delegation was led by CQBF chairman Philippe Couillard, the former Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec.</p><p>QBA board member Sheikh Nawaf Nasser bin Khaled al-Thani and QBA members Sheikh Turki bin Faisal al-Thani, Yousuf al-Mahmoud, and Ihsan Alkhiyami attended the meeting. Representatives from several member companies operating in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical services sectors, as well as Sarah Abdallah, QBA general manager, also attended the meeting.</p><p>According to the QBA, the visit comes amid growing strategic momentum in Qatar–Canada relations, reflecting a shared desire of both countries to strengthen cooperation in innovation, scientific research, and advanced health technologies.</p><p>Couillard stated that the visit represents an important milestone in the forum’s agenda and one of the key elements in preparation for an investment summit scheduled to be held on September 16, 2026, under the theme ‘Qatar Gateway 2026: Opportunities for Business, Innovation and Growth’. The summit will take place alongside the Canadian Investment Summit in Toronto.</p><p>He noted that the delegation includes several companies from the healthcare sector and that the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss broader cooperation between the Canadian and Qatari sides across various economic sectors.</p><p>Sheikh Nawaf welcomed the Canadian delegation, emphasising that it presents an excellent opportunity to showcase the promising investment opportunities available in Qatar to Canadian companies and institutions, while also strengthening economic and commercial partnerships between the public and private sectors in both countries.</p><p>He also welcomed the idea of signing a cooperation protocol between the QBA and the CQBF, noting that it would serve as an effective mechanism for enhancing cooperation and facilitating the exchange of information between the two sides.</p><p>Yasser Dhouib, CQBF executive director, stated that such meetings demonstrate a genuine commitment from both the Canadian and Qatari sides to provide the necessary momentum for scientific and medical co-operation.</p><p>He said this aligns with Qatar’s vision of achieving excellence and leadership in scientific research and modern medical technologies, while leveraging the latest innovations to reduce the prevalence of chronic and serious diseases and improve the quality of healthcare services.</p><p>The CQBF seeks to strengthen bridges of co-operation between institutions and support initiatives that facilitate knowledge transfer, expertise sharing, and the development of strategic partnerships in sectors of mutual priority for both countries.</p><p> </p>%20%20%20%20<p>Related%20Story</p>
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