16/10/2025 01:41 AST

The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Finance, has signed an agreement with the World Bank Group (WBG) to establish an office in Doha that will serve the State of Qatar and support the wider region. This initiative comes within the framework of strengthening bilateral cooperation and supporting economic development efforts across the region.

The agreement was signed on the sides of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), held in Washington, DC, from October 13 to 18, 2025.

This agreement reflects the State of Qatar's commitment to deepening its international partnerships with leading financial institutions and accelerating the implementation of sustainable development programs adopted by the country, in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.

The establishment of the World Bank office in Qatar provides an advanced platform for the exchange of technical and financial expertise with institutions and multilateral organizations.

This new partnership also highlights Qatar's status as a leading regional hub for economic and financial development, reaffirming its commitment to open and effective international cooperation in the pursuit of inclusive and sustainable growth.


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