Tanzania: Qatar Unlocks Tanzania's Gulf Trade Gateway

What the report says

Tanzania is pushing to deepen trade and investment ties with Qatar, according to a report by Tanzania Daily News carried by AllAfrica. The effort was presented in Doha on 28 September 2026 during Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba’s working visit to Qatar, with Industry and Trade Minister Judith Kapinga meeting Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry first vice-chairman Mohammed Al Kuwari.

Kapinga said Tanzania wants to raise exports to the Qatari market while also attracting investors into industries that add value to local raw materials. She also said the ministry is working to improve the business climate so that both domestic and foreign investors can operate in a more supportive environment.

The report said Nchemba separately held talks with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in trade, investment and other shared interests. TanTrade Director General Ephraim Mafuru told a Tanzania-Qatar business forum that Qatar could serve not only as an export destination but also as an entry point to the wider Gulf market.

The broader context is Tanzania’s effort to use its regional position in the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community to appeal to foreign investors. The article says officials used the forum to promote opportunities in manufacturing, value addition, production and market expansion, though it does not provide details on any signed deals or specific investment commitments.