The RAG Global Meet 2026, hosted in Doha last week, has successfully established new investment pipelines into Dubai and the broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The high-level forum gathered diplomats, government officials, and business leaders from over 35 countries, emphasizing the Gulf’s evolving role as a strategic gateway for international investment.
Held at the Grand Hyatt Doha, the event featured prominent attendees including Hamad Mubarak Al Hajri, founder and CEO of Snoonu, as chief guest, and Sheikh Mansoor bin Khalifa Al Thani, founder and chairman of MBK Holding, as guest of honor. The gathering also saw participation from ambassadors representing nations including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, India, Poland, Vietnam, Sweden, and Nigeria.
Central discussions focused on foreign direct investment, cross-border trade facilitation, and long-term economic development strategies. Key topics included streamlining market entry processes, reducing company formation timelines, and enhancing talent mobility across the region. The forum emphasized translating diplomatic engagement into concrete outcomes for SMEs, job creation, and sustainable business growth.
During the event, RAG Holdings announced its official recognition by the Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry as one of the country’s ‘Big Five’ business consulting firms. Additionally, RAG Dubai launched two new services—RAG Experience and Smart Access—designed to simplify company formation, provide business infrastructure access, and offer comprehensive post-setup support for international entrepreneurs establishing regional operations in the UAE.
Rasal Ahmed, founder and CEO of RAG Holdings, commented: ‘This forum was specifically designed to transform international dialogue into tangible economic value. When governments, investors, and businesses collaborate with focused attention on market entry and partnership development, it generates employment opportunities, company formations, and sustainable regional partnerships.’
The event successfully reinforced the GCC’s growing influence in global business discussions while positioning Dubai and the Gulf as preferred destinations for international companies seeking Middle Eastern market access.