Egypt, Qatar Advance $7.5B Investment Amid Gaza Conflict Talks

Egypt and Qatar are intensifying their economic and political cooperation, highlighted by a $7.5 billion Qatari investment package announced during Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s visit to Doha in April 2025. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met to discuss activating this investment, focusing on sectors such as agriculture, food security, real estate, tourism, and hospitality, while emphasizing the importance of building investor confidence and improving the business climate in Egypt. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to deepening bilateral ties and agreed to convene the Egyptian-Qatari Joint Higher Committee to advance strategic cooperation. Additionally, Egypt and Qatar, in coordination with the United States, are working towards an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, aiming to facilitate humanitarian aid and prevent the displacement of the Palestinian people. Qatar views Egypt as a strategic regional gateway, underscoring the broader geopolitical significance of their partnership beyond economic interests. These developments reflect a mutual determination to strengthen political, economic, and humanitarian collaboration amid ongoing regional challenges.