# Invest Qatar and SOIN Sign MoU to Launch Regional Operations With QR 197 Million Plan

> Invest Qatar and SOIN signed an MoU at MWC26 Doha to support SOIN's Qatar establishment, with a five-year plan of about QR 197 million and 120 jobs.

- Published: 2026-11-11T13:06:46+00:00
- Section: Partnerships
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-11/invest-qatar-soin-regional-operations-mou
- Source: [Gulf Times](https://www.gulf-times.com/article/737989/business/invest-qatar-soin-partner-to-launch-regional-operations-in-qatar)

## Key takeaways

- Invest Qatar and SOIN signed an MoU at MWC26 Doha to support SOIN's establishment and expansion in Qatar.
- SOIN's Qatar business plan projects approximately QR 197 million in cumulative capital and operating expenditure over five years.
- The plan includes a Qatar-based workforce of around 120 jobs by the end of the five-year period.

[Invest Qatar](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005s8r/invest-qatar) and IT solutions provider SOIN signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support SOIN's establishment and expansion in Qatar, with a five-year business plan projecting approximately QR 197 million in cumulative capital and operating expenditure and around 120 Qatar-based jobs. [Gulf Times](https://www.gulf-times.com/article/737989/business/invest-qatar-soin-partner-to-launch-regional-operations-in-qatar) reported the partnership on November 11, 2026.

## The SOIN MoU Signed at MWC26 Doha

Invest Qatar CEO Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani and SOIN Regional Director Mariano Villalta signed the MoU on the sidelines of MWC26 Doha. The partnership is intended to advance adoption of artificial intelligence, enterprise modernization and digital transformation, and to reinforce Qatar's position as a regional hub for enterprise technology and innovation.

SOIN will bring its AI solutions and enterprise technology expertise to organizations in banking and financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, retail, and government and public services. The designed solutions are meant to help organizations modernize complex systems, automate processes and improve operational efficiency. Under the MoU, Invest Qatar will facilitate access to commercial opportunities, support development of strategic partnerships and help position Qatar as a base for SOIN's wider regional expansion.

Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani said: "SOIN's decision to establish operations in Qatar underscores the country's growing appeal as a strategic base for international technology companies seeking to expand across the region." He added that SOIN's expansion brings specialized expertise, creates high-value employment opportunities and strengthens the technology ecosystem.

Villalta said: "Organizations need to modernize and adopt AI while keeping critical systems running reliably and governing how AI operates across the business." He said SOIN draws on more than four decades of experience to deliver advanced technology solutions for enterprises.

## Invest Qatar's Investment Promotion Record

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Invest Qatar launched the Venture Capital Funding Module on the Invest Qatar Gateway platform in June 2026 with the Qatar Investment Authority, consolidating access to 14 QIA-backed VC funds under the $3 billion Fund of Funds programme. The same records show the National Incentives Programme, administered by Invest Qatar, has supported QAR 2.8 billion in investment projects and created over 900 jobs through financial relief offering up to 40% support on eligible local expenses. The Invest Qatar Gateway digital platform has over 14,000 users.

## Earlier Invest Qatar Partnerships

On November 10, 2026, Invest Qatar launched "Road to Web Summit Qatar 2027," a two-day bootcamp for high-potential startups announced at Web Summit Lisbon, offering coaching on pitch development, go-to-market strategy and investor meeting planning to 10-15 startups, The Peninsula Newspaper reported. On November 4, 2026, Commercial Bank and Invest Qatar signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration on foreign investment and business growth in Qatar, Gulf Times reported. On October 4, 2026, Invest Qatar announced a strategic engagement with Aurion Capital and LG NOVA to explore scaling regional investments and commercializing emerging technologies, BusinessGhana reported.

## Companies in this story

- [Invest Qatar company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005s8r/invest-qatar) · website: https://www.invest.qa

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