Ambassador of Uganda to Qatar, H E Dr. Stephen Chemoiko Chebrot, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uganda, Bagiire Vincent with other officials during the event, yesterday. PIC: Rajan Vadakkemuriyil
Doha: The Uganda–Qatar Business Forum held yesterday in Doha underscored a renewed commitment to deepen economic, trade, and investment relations between the two nations, highlighting Uganda’s emerging opportunities for Qatari investors and Uganda’s openness to Qatari capital in key growth sectors.
The event was hosted by KON Group in collaboration with the Embassy of Uganda in Qatar, and witnessed the participation of Uganda’s Ambassador to Qatar, H E Dr. Stephen Chemoiko Chebrot, Chairman of KON Group, Mohamed Massani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uganda, Bagiire Vincent, and the designate Ambassador of Qatar to Uganda, H E Ahmed Mohammed Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Zwaidi, along with other senior officials and business delegates.
Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the forum, Ambassador Chebrot urged for stronger people-to-people and business-to-business partnerships, as Uganda and Qatar deepen cooperation in trade and investment. Dr. Chebrot said, “This is the second business forum we are holding. We are moving from the previous one, which was more of introducing Qatar to Uganda through business network, to now showcasing what products we have to offer as a country and what investment opportunities are available in Uganda.”
During the forum, business representatives from Qatar and Uganda projected lucrative trade and investment opportunities, affirming the importance of partnering with investors in building a ‘modern, resilient, and inclusive economy’ driven by innovation and human development. “As you have seen in the presentations, Qatar and Uganda are getting to know each other better. I would like us to move this now from government-to-government engagement to also people-to-people relationships to improve trade,” the Ambassador said.
In his welcome remarks at the event, Dr. Chebrot described Uganda as a “promising frontier for investment”, powered by a young, dynamic population and a stable investment climate. He emphasised the complementarity between Uganda’s abundant natural resources and Qatar’s global leadership in capital investment and innovation.
“Together, our foundation holds immense potential to create lasting value and global happiness,” he said. “We are promoting collaboration across four critical pillars, including energy, mining, technology, and innovation, all central to our shared economic future.”
He further added, “We are opening doors for joint-makers in global ecologies, adventure tourism, and training. We have the seeds to strengthen research, incubation, and digital transformation for our young innovators.”
Speaking at the forum, Mohamed Massani, Chairman of KON Group, highlighted the increasing collaboration between Qatari and Ugandan businesses, emphasising both commercial potential and cultural ties. “We celebrate not only trade and commitment, but also friendship and strategy,” Massani said. “Through our partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda, we are connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and communities through innovation and sustainability.”
He cited a $10m pre-investment project in animal waste recycling as an example of sustainable innovation driving mutual growth, noting it reflects Uganda’s commitment to green investment and circular economy principles. “That visit reminded us of open and vast provinces, a nation of opportunity and vision,” he said.
