Rwanda’s efforts to attract high-value foreign investment took another step forward as the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) welcomed a prominent delegation from Qatar, led by Dr. Imad Al-Khoury, Chief Executive Officer of Abela Qatar International (AQI).
RDB Deputy CEO Juliana Muganza received Dr. Al-Khoury and his team in Kigali for discussions centered on investment opportunities in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, real estate, and agriculture — key sectors driving Rwanda’s transformation agenda.
Abela Qatar International (AQI) is a diversified business group with a strong footprint across Asia, and its interest in Rwanda signals growing Qatari confidence in the country’s investment climate.
The visit is part of a broader effort to position Rwanda as a gateway for Gulf investors seeking to expand into East Africa’s fast-growing markets.
Speaking after the meeting, RDB emphasized Rwanda’s readiness to support strategic investors through incentives, streamlined processes, and long-term partnerships.
The Qatari delegation also met with sector leaders and visited potential project sites across the country.
The engagement reflects a deepening of economic ties between Rwanda and Qatar, as both nations look to build mutually beneficial partnerships in sustainable development, industrialization, and food security.
Qatar is one of the major investors in Rwanda, both private and public.
