Uganda–Qatar business forum set for 27th October in Doha
Dr. Stephen Chebrot, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the State of Qatar, emphasised that the Forum demonstrates Uganda’s growing engagement with Qatar under the framework of economic and commercial diplomacy.
Head of Mission Amb Dr Steven Chebrot with Qatari guests after the Tourism and Cultural Gala in June. (Courtesy Photo)
DOHA - The Second Edition of the Uganda–Qatar Business Forum will take place on Monday, 27th October 2025, at Rotana City Centre, Doha, under the theme: “Uganda and Qatar in Partnership for Shared Economic Development.”
Building on the success of the inaugural edition, officials at the Uganda embassy at in the State of Qatar have announced that his year’s Forum will bring together senior dignitaries, investors, business leaders, and government officials from Uganda, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, and tourism.
The event is organised in partnership with KON W.L.L, a consulting firm established in Doha, Qatar.
On Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala announced that the Forum is part of Uganda’s broader efforts to advance its Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Programme, which seeks to attract investment, promote exports, and deepen partnerships that drive shared prosperity between Uganda and its international partners.
Speaking ahead of the Forum, Dr. Stephen Chebrot, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the State of Qatar, emphasised that the Forum demonstrates Uganda’s growing engagement with Qatar under the framework of economic and commercial diplomacy.
“The Uganda–Qatar Business Forum provides a valuable platform for dialogue, networking, and partnership. We welcome Qatari investors to explore our country’s vast potential in agriculture, tourism, minerals, energy, manufacturing, and ICT, the key sectors driving Uganda’s transformation agenda,” he added.
The one-day event will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and sectoral presentations by leading Ugandan and Qatari institutions, including the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotion Authority, Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Qatar Chamber of Commerce, and Qatar Tourism, among others.
Participants will engage in B2B networking sessions, cultural showcases, and sector-specific dialogues aimed at strengthening bilateral and private-sector cooperation between the two nations.