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His Excellency Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion of Oman, led a delegation to explore new avenues of collaboration between Qatar and Oman. The visit, also attended by Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry representatives, aimed to strengthen both countries’ startup ecosystem through knowledge exchange and explore potential partnerships.

Discover how the visit promoted QSTP’s thriving entrepreneurial talent and startup ecosystem: 

Introduction to QSTP
QSTP President Rama Chakaki opened with the quote “What we have is worth preserving,” outlining our vision to advance technological solutions for humanity and the natural world. With MENA VC reaching $678M in Q1 2025 and our community comprising 2,100+ students and researchers, 820+ companies in the pipeline, and 180 ecosystem partners, she also shared our programs and investor journey before thanking stakeholders for their expertise and contributions. 

Collaborative Q&A
The delegation expressed interest in applying similar approaches in Oman and sought insights to strengthen their startup ecosystem. Discussions explored partnerships, knowledge exchange, and training opportunities, with Rama Chakaki proposing an exchange program to foster deeper collaboration between the two countries.

Showcase of Startups
QSTP Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director Hayfa Al-Abdulla introduced different programs before spotlighting five incubated startups: Adeer, Alraie, ElDhow, Karty, and Naseh. Each founder pitched their projects before offering practical insights into how their purpose-driven ventures reflect our core values of sustainability, inclusivity, and real-world impact. 

Through strategic dialogue and exposure to startup success stories, the delegation saw how QSTP is accelerating progress, prompting discussions on future collaborations. 

To learn more about how QSTP supports promising startups through its Incubate program, visit qstp.qa/programs/incubate/

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