• The demographic dividend and consumption potential are significant, with a population of nearly 500 million in the Middle East and a young population ratio of over 50%; Qatar has a high per capita GDP;
• Qatar is currently in a critical period of economic transformation. Developing a diversified economy and building a global leading industrial center are important development directions for Qatar in the next five years. Providing technological output and management experience for Chinese enterprises brings strategic opportunities;
• The positioning of the park is highly aligned with Qatar's 2030 National Vision, and the Qatari government considers it an important milestone project for national economic diversification; At the same time, the park was rated as a national "the Belt and Road" key project;
• The park has convenient transportation, only half an hour's drive from the capital Doha and Hamad International Airport, and is adjacent to the world's largest green deep-water port, Hamad Port;
• Qatar is an important global energy hub, and its energy costs have significant competitiveness in the global market;
• The park enjoys comprehensive tax incentives within the free zone, including full exemption from corporate tax, income tax, and customs duties; The park provides efficient government service channels and first-class infrastructure, providing strong support for enterprise operations;
• The team has over 15 years of rich experience in industrial and commercial industry management in Qatar, and as the founding team of the Qatar Overseas Chinese Association, it has strong resource integration capabilities; The project has received strong support and endorsement from core members of the Qatari royal family;
• The Qatar China Luyi Industrial Park is a unique investment opportunity for the Middle East market, with a strong bilateral resource network and industrial synergy that provides long-term stable and considerable investment returns;
The goal of the "Qatar 2030 National Vision" released in 2008 is to build Qatar into an advanced country by 2030, not only to maintain its own healthy development, but also to benefit future generations;
Qatar is a peninsula that borders Saudi Arabia to the south and is located in the center of the Middle East, serving as a gateway between Asia, Europe, and Africa. It can be reached by sea within 48 hours from major ports in Europe and East Africa, and over 80% of the world's population can fly to Qatar within 6 hours. The total GDP within a radius of 3000 kilometers from Qatar is approximately $8.5 trillion;
In 2023, the bilateral trade volume between China and Qatar is 24.5 billion US dollars. China has been Qatar's largest trading partner and largest export destination for four consecutive years since 2020. China mainly exports electromechanical equipment and new energy products, and mainly imports liquefied natural gas, industrial helium, etc;
◼️ Population: As of October 2024, 2.79 million, of which Qatari citizens account for about 15%, and foreigners mainly come from India, Pakistan, and Southeast Asian countries;
◼️ Local language: Arabic is the official language, the education level of the local residents is generally high, and English is the common language;
Per capita GDP calculated based on purchasing power parity:
*Up to 97000 US dollars
Investments spread globally
For consecutive years, natural gas reserves have ranked third in the world
2024 IMD World Competitiveness Rankings
2024 Numbeo Security Index
• Qatar is a centralized constitutional monarchy with a stable political situation and a single structure. The Al Thani family has been ruling Qatar since the mid-19th century for about 180 years;
• The Al Thani family controls core powers such as finance, defense, and justice. In 2013, the "Emir" was transferred smoothly from father to son; Clear national strategy and sustained planning and implementation;
• Qatar has invested heavily in infrastructure, building a world-class infrastructure environment to support economic development and attract investment. In 2022, it became the first Middle Eastern, Arab, and Muslim country or region to successfully host the World Cup;
• The successful acquisition of the hosting rights for the 2030 Asian Games in the capital city of Doha will further upgrade Qatar's infrastructure construction and inject new impetus into the development of the Qatar China Luyi Industrial Park;
• In the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, the efficiency of the Qatari government has consistently ranked high (7th in 2024);
• 100% foreign ownership is allowed within the free zone; There are efficient and convenient processes, as well as strong legal safeguards, for connecting electricity, obtaining construction permits, executing contracts, protecting minority investors through property registration, and starting businesses;
• Qatar has a highly competitive workforce consisting of both skilled and unskilled workers, with no local employment requirements or quota restrictions for foreign workers. Companies are free to introduce global talent;
• Qatar is investing heavily in technology and innovation, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, intelligent mobility, and smart city solutions;
• Rich in oil and gas resources, with proven natural gas and oil reserves of 25 trillion cubic meters and 2 billion tons respectively, ranking third and thirteenth in the world, making it the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas;
• Relying on energy resources, industrial electricity prices are as low as 0.24 RMB/kWh, which is one of the lowest electricity prices in the world, close to 1/4 of domestic prices. Even compared with neighboring countries in the Middle East, it still has a cost advantage of nearly 1/2, providing extremely ideal conditions for energy intensive enterprises in the fields of technology and industry;
• As one of the wealthiest ten countries in the world, it has achieved free education while introducing the advantageous disciplines of six internationally renowned universities to set up branch campuses in Kashgar; Carnegie Mellon University, which is ranked first in the world and the United States in terms of computer science, has a major in computer science Georgetown University's International Relations program, known as the "cradle of diplomats," and Northwestern University's Journalism and Media program, a top global marketing and media university;
• The foreign population accounts for 85%, with clear job demands, and the average monthly salary for most employees is within 3000 RMB;
• Qatar is a centralized constitutional monarchy with a stable political situation and a single structure. The Al Thani family has been ruling Qatar since the mid-19th century for about 180 years;
• The Al Thani family controls core powers such as finance, defense, and justice. In 2013, the "Emir" was transferred smoothly from father to son; Clear national strategy and sustained planning and implementation;
• Qatar has invested heavily in infrastructure, building a world-class infrastructure environment to support economic development and attract investment. In 2022, it became the first Middle Eastern, Arab, and Muslim country or region to successfully host the World Cup;
• The successful acquisition of the hosting rights for the 2030 Asian Games in the capital city of Doha will further upgrade Qatar's infrastructure construction and inject new impetus into the development of the Qatar China Luyi Industrial Park;
• In the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, the efficiency of the Qatari government has consistently ranked high (7th in 2024);
• 100% foreign ownership is allowed within the free zone; There are efficient and convenient processes, as well as strong legal safeguards, for connecting electricity, obtaining construction permits, executing contracts, protecting minority investors through property registration, and starting businesses;
• Qatar has a highly competitive workforce consisting of both skilled and unskilled workers, with no local employment requirements or quota restrictions for foreign workers. Companies are free to introduce global talent;
• Qatar is investing heavily in technology and innovation, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, intelligent mobility, and smart city solutions;
• Rich in oil and gas resources, with proven natural gas and oil reserves of 25 trillion cubic meters and 2 billion tons respectively, ranking third and thirteenth in the world, making it the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas;
• Relying on energy resources, industrial electricity prices are as low as 0.24 RMB/kWh, which is one of the lowest electricity prices in the world, close to 1/4 of domestic prices. Even compared with neighboring countries in the Middle East, it still has a cost advantage of nearly 1/2, providing extremely ideal conditions for energy intensive enterprises in the fields of technology and industry;
• As one of the wealthiest ten countries in the world, it has achieved free education while introducing the advantageous disciplines of six internationally renowned universities to set up branch campuses in Kashgar; Carnegie Mellon University, which is ranked first in the world and the United States in terms of computer science, has a major in computer science Georgetown University's International Relations program, known as the "cradle of diplomats," and Northwestern University's Journalism and Media program, a top global marketing and media university;
• The foreign population accounts for 85%, with clear job demands, and the average monthly salary for most employees is within 3000 RMB;
• Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport have been repeatedly rated as the world's best airlines and airports, renowned for their high-level service, advanced facilities, efficient operations, and high-quality passenger experience;
• Meanwhile, as the fastest growing air cargo company, it has become the first cargo company in the Middle East and the second largest in the world;
Target markets (Middle East, Africa, South Asia and further afeld)
Port directly connected through a global shipping route
Air freighter and passenger network
Population covered by highways
An 8-hour aviation economic circle has locked in 4.5 billion global population, with synchronous coverage of a 5-day shipping cycle;
Meanwhile, as the fastest growing air cargo company, it has become the first cargo company in the Middle East and the second largest in the world;
• The park provides comprehensive services such as factory construction, living facilities, procedure handling, financial support, and market consulting;
• The park is committed to allowing enterprises entering the park to focus on factory production and operation without facing the impact of unfamiliar foreign environments;
• Enterprise funds can flow freely;
• The park will coordinate with enterprises entering the park to connect with institutions such as Qatar Development Bank and Qatar National Bank, and explore and improve financing plans;
• The park will assist enterprises in the development of card landing, providing financial security and risk prevention and control services;
• The park is located within the Qatar Free Zone and is 100% exempt from corporate tax, import tariffs, value-added tax, and personal income tax;
• Qatar has over 65 free trade agreements, double taxation avoidance and investment protection agreements;
• Currently, Qatar's exports to the United States and India are eligible for comprehensive tariff exemptions; It will directly assist Chinese enterprises in expanding their business and conducting transit trade in overseas markets;
• The key industries in the park include advanced manufacturing, oil and gas deep processing, intelligent manufacturing, new energy, automobiles and automotive parts, photovoltaic research and development and manufacturing, digital infrastructure, aluminum processing, plastic and rubber industries, etc;
• Provide a good industrial supporting and collaborative development environment for enterprises entering the park, facilitate cooperation between enterprises, and reduce operating costs;
Internet of Things
Artificial intelligence
3D Printing
Industrial robot
• Advanced manufacturing is the second largest contributor to Qatar's economy after oil and gas, and is also the area that Qatar is most concerned about in terms of economic diversification and attracting foreign investment;
• Qatar has clearly stated its investment in 15 key technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity. China's transition to a more sustainable and innovation driven economy is consistent with Qatar's economic development plan, creating significant opportunities for investment flows between the two countries;
• The population of Qatar is young and proficient in technology, and the market has a strong demand for consumer electronics products, especially smart and energy-saving products;
Energy infrastructure
Fine Chemicals
Digital infrastructure
Metal processing
• Qatar has launched a capacity expansion project to maintain its leading position in the global liquefied natural gas market, with plans to increase its annual LNG production capacity from 77 million tons in 2020 to 126 million tons by 2027. Sinopec has participated in the project, and the cooperation includes a 27 year long-term purchase and sale agreement, agreeing that Qatar will supply 3 million tons of liquefied natural gas to China annually;
• Qatar has abundant aluminum ore resources and great potential for fine chemical development. Aluminum, sulfur, fertilizers, and other commodities are the main export commodities to the United States, in addition to natural gas;
• Qatar has demonstrated strong determination and action in communication infrastructure, data centers, and smart cities. It is expected that by 2026, Qatar's digital investment in these priority technologies will soar from $1.65 billion in 2022 to $5.7 billion;
New energy vehicles and spare parts
Renewable energy sources
Energy Efficiency and Waste Management
Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
• Qatar's development goals for electric vehicles include: 1) increasing the proportion of electric vehicle sales from 4% in 2020 to 10% by 2030; 2) The number of charging stations has increased from 600 to 15000; 3) The proportion of trams in public transportation has increased from 10% to 100%; Prior to the 2022 World Cup, Qatar purchased 3000 electric buses from Yutong, and by the end of 2024, Yutong had established an assembly plant in Qatar;
• The Qatar Investment Authority is gradually shifting its focus towards sustainable investment, especially in the fields of renewable energy and carbon capture and storage. Qatar is one of the world's most promising photovoltaic power producers, with an estimated annual solar power generation of over 2000 kilowatt hours per square meter;
• Qatar plans to build the world's largest blue ammonia plant, develop carbon capture, utilization, and storage facilities, and expand its position in the field of low emission energy products;
• Located 25 kilometers away from the capital city of Doha, the Doha Metro Red Line provides direct access;
• Adjacent to the world's largest green deep-water port, Hamad Port, the port's operational efficiency ranks third in the world;
• Located 25 kilometers away from Hamad International Airport, the largest aviation hub in the Middle East (connecting over 200 months), the entire route is enclosed by an overpass highway and seamlessly connected to the Doha Ring Road;
• Providing convenient logistics channels for the import of raw materials and export of products for enterprises can help them quickly promote their products to the international market;
• The total planned area for the first phase of Qatar-China Road Yi is 1 square kilometer, and the total planned area for the second phase is 2 square kilometers;
• The start-up area is approximately 280000 square meters and the construction time is about 3 years;
• The project has completed land leveling and is currently carrying out follow-up work such as park assessment, design and planning;
The start-up area is located adjacent to the Port of Hamad in the Port of Marsa;
The Port of Massa is equipped with a 1.6-kilometer-long and 500 meter wide waterway;
Can meet the berthing operation requirements of 70 meter ships;
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