• 84% of CEOs are confident in their company’s revenue growth over the next three years 
  • 90% of CEOs plan to pursue at least one significant acquisition in the next three years, more than double the global average of 41%
  • 81% cite a strong organisational culture that supports AI adoption
  • 61% say geopolitical instability will have little or no effect on their likelihood of making large new investments

 Doha, Qatar - Nearly all CEOs in Qatar expect the economy to improve over the next year, with 97% expressing confidence in domestic growth, according to PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey.

The findings point to record optimism and a decisive shift toward reinvention, as business leaders prioritise artificial intelligence, innovation and transformation aligned with national development agendas. Confidence in revenue growth remains strong as organisations scale innovation, pursue acquisitions and continue investing despite elevated short-term risks.

Bassam Hajhamad, Qatar Country Senior Partner and Consulting Lead at PwC Middle East said: “CEOs in Qatar are entering the next phase of growth with exceptional confidence, clarity of direction, and long-term purpose. As new investment opportunities emerge, business leaders are scaling AI, pursuing strategic acquisitions, and aligning closely with national priorities to drive efficiency and build a more innovative, resilient, and competitive economy.”

AI moves from adoption to measurable impact

CEOs in Qatar are accelerating the shift from experimenting with artificial intelligence to embedding it across core business operations. In Qatar, 84% of CEOs report having clearly defined roadmaps for AI initiatives, 81% cite a strong organisational culture that supports AI adoption, and 77% say they have access to the right technology environment to integrate AI at scale.  AI is being increasingly embedded across core business functions, from demand generation and fulfilment to support services and directly into products, services and customer experiences  

As AI becomes more deeply integrated, leaders are increasingly focused on governance, skills development and enterprise-wide integration to ensure adoption delivers sustained value.

Dealmaking reflects confidence and diversification

Strong confidence is also evident in dealmaking, with 90% of CEOs in Qatar planning to pursue a major acquisition over the next three years, signalling sustained appetite for diversification. More than half (55%) say their organisations are already competing in new sectors, reflecting a deliberate shift toward building capabilities beyond traditional core industries. Technology, consumer-facing sectors and services continue to attract interest as organisations seek new sources of value.

Investing through uncertainty strengthens resilience

While geopolitical and economic risks remain on the agenda, Qatar CEOs are choosing to invest through disruption rather than pause activity. 61% say geopolitical instability is unlikely to affect their investment decisions, underscoring confidence in the domestic operating environment.

Cyber risk exposure for business leaders in Qatar has also declined significantly compared with last year’s findings, reflecting increased investment in digital resilience and risk management as organisations scale technology adoption.

Looking ahead

Growth opportunities in Qatar will continue to prioritise businesses that can deliver measurable outcomes in priority areas such as artificial intelligence, innovation, and future-ready initiatives.

Over the next few years, leaders will need to build differentiated talent strategies, and partner closely with government on national programmes to better be positioned to capture value as Qatar moves into the next phase of its economic transformation.

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