Commercial Bank of Qatar and Invest Qatar Sign MoU to Support Foreign Investors

Commercial Bank and Invest Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration on foreign investment, business establishment and economic growth in Qatar. The Gulf Times reported the agreement, signed by Jassim al-Naama, Chief Government and Corporate Affairs officer at Invest Qatar, and Fahad Badar, EGM Chief Wholesale and International Banking officer of Commercial Bank.

What the Commercial Bank MoU Covers

The agreement sets a framework combining Commercial Bank's financial expertise and service capabilities with Invest Qatar's role in attracting and facilitating investment into the country. Under the MoU, Invest Qatar will facilitate engagement between Commercial Bank and prospective foreign investors and companies exploring opportunities in Qatar.

Commercial Bank will provide banking products and services for investors and businesses establishing and expanding operations, including tailored service offerings, dedicated relationship support and onboarding solutions for employees relocating to Qatar. The two organisations will also explore joint initiatives, knowledge-sharing programmes, publications and events promoting Qatar's financial and business ecosystem, and will work towards integrating their digital platforms to make account opening more seamless for investors and businesses.

Invest Qatar concluded a high-level roadshow in New York and Boston in September 2026, engaging US investors and companies in technology, biotech and healthcare, the Gulf Times reported.

Badar said: "By combining our banking expertise with Invest Qatar's investment promotion efforts, we aim to make it easier for investors to establish and grow their presence in Qatar, while contributing to the continued development and diversification of the national economy."

Al-Naama said: "Partnering with leading financial institutions plays an important role in strengthening Qatar's investment ecosystem and providing international investors with seamless access to integrated financial solutions and tailored support."

Commercial Bank's Capital and Leadership Moves

According to akta.pro company records, Commercial Bank issued $500 million of Additional Tier 1 perpetual capital securities at a 6.25% yield in March 2026 to strengthen its Basel III capital base, with subscriptions exceeding $1.5 billion at peak. The same records list total assets of QAR 192.9 billion, up 16.4% as of 2025, and customer deposits of QAR 89.4 billion, up 16.2% in 2025.

Earlier Commercial Bank Partnerships

In October 2026, Commercial Bank, with Qatar Development Bank and MBG Corporate Services, hosted a workshop for SMEs on business development covering strategy, governance, risk management and finance, the Gulf Times reported. Earlier that month, Commercial Bank and Alternatif Bank hosted "Beyond Borders" to support Turkish companies' Gulf expansion, bringing together senior representatives from Gulf banks, according to the Gulf Times. In February 2026, Commercial Bank collaborated with MBG Corporate Services on an advisory workshop on enterprise risk management and business continuity planning in Doha, the same records show.