Qatar’s Vision in Action: Ahmad Al-Khanji Applauds New Policy to Attract Global Talent

A Cabinet decision expands the Hayya platform’s scope, signaling a bold shift in Qatar’s long-term economic and innovation strategy.

Introduction

“Qatar continues to refine its approach to attracting global talent and investment.” With these words, Ahmad Al-Khanji opened a post that resonated across LinkedIn — but it wasn’t just a policy update. It was a statement of vision.

Background & Context

Ahmad Al-Khanji, a figure deeply embedded in the fields of investment, economics, and innovation in Qatar, shared a timely announcement following a Cabinet meeting. The Qatari government has expanded the scope of the Permanent Committee for Visitor Entry (via the Hayya platform), enabling high-impact individuals — from investors to creatives — to more easily live and work in Qatar.

This move redefines the Hayya platform from a FIFA World Cup initiative into a pillar of Qatar’s broader ambition to position itself as a regional innovation magnet.

Main Takeaways

1. Strategic Inclusion of Global Talent

The updated framework is designed to attract:

• Investors

• Property owners

• Entrepreneurs

• Tech, science, creative, and sports professionals
  Qatar is clearly targeting a global, future-focused workforce.

2. Beyond Tourism: A Long-Term Economic Vision

What once served event logistics is now transforming into infrastructure for sustainable growth. This is a move seen in parallel with global talent hubs like Singapore and the UAE.

3. Innovation-Driven Residency

By lowering the friction for top-tier entrants to reside in Qatar, the country is investing in a long-term knowledge economy that favors vision over volume.

Community Reaction

From strategy advisors to startup consultants, LinkedIn lit up with praise for the decision:

• Hasan Rteil called it “a strong move by Qatar” that goes “beyond short-term tourism buzz,” adding that execution must now focus on “seamless digital processes” and “transparent policies.”

• Galena Kanaki referred to it as “cultural strategy,” noting that Qatar is becoming “a sanctuary for high-frequency people.”

• Shahid Tubrazy highlighted the country’s aim “to be a lasting center for innovation and opportunity.”

This wasn’t just policy. It was positioning.

Our Perspective

From a legal and business development lens, this type of framework transformation changes the ground rules for regional incorporation, startup migration, and foreign direct investment contracts. It opens the door to revised entry clauses in international partnership agreements, updated commercial terms in joint ventures, and growth-centered residency incentives tied to employment or shareholding thresholds.

Call to Action

For entrepreneurs and investors eyeing the Gulf, the question is no longer “why Qatar?” — it’s “when are you getting involved?”
If you were building a future-proof company today, would you do it where opportunity merely exists — or where it is actively being invited?

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