Qatar has officially launched a new 10-year residency programme targeted at global entrepreneurs and senior executives.
Announced by Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at Web Summit Qatar 2026, the initiative significantly extends the previous five-year “Mustaqel” track to provide long-term stability for international talent.
According to Khaleej Times, the announcement follows similar moves by neighbours Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which in recent years have launched long‑term residency schemes to attract skilled professionals and investors.
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) will expand its venture capital programme by $2 billion, Al Thani said. The “Fund of Funds” initiative, currently valued at $1 billion, was created to attract venture capital firms to Qatar to build a stronger environment for entrepreneurship in the country and help diversify its economy away from gas revenues.
