Ghana is set to receive a major economic boost as renowned Qatari investment mogul, Sheikh Mansour bin Jabor bin Jassim Al Thani, has pledged multi-billion-dollar investments into key national development projects under President John Dramani Mahama.
The commitment was announced by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, following a high-level meeting with the Sheikh during his official visit to Qatar.
Sheikh Mansour, who serves as Chairman of Al Mansour Holdings, expressed deep interest in supporting President Mahama’s ambitious infrastructure and economic transformation agenda.
Qatar to Invest in New City, Rail Network, Gold Refinery, and Regional Infrastructure
According to Ablakwa, Al Mansour Holdings is preparing to invest heavily in several of Ghana’s flagship projects, including:
- The President’s new city project
- Rail infrastructure, particularly the Western Corridor rail network
- A large-scale gold refinery
- The Volta Economic Corridor under the 24-Hour Economy Initiative
- Regional hospitals
- Regional airports
These investments are expected to accelerate Ghana’s industrialisation efforts, strengthen transport connectivity, and boost economic diversification.
Ablakwa noted that the Qatari investment team will visit Accra in the coming days to engage with sector leaders and advance negotiations.
“As President Mahama has proclaimed: ‘Ghana is open for business again’,” Ablakwa wrote in a Facebook update.
Ghana and Qatar Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Mr. Ablakwa is in Qatar on an official visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.
He revealed that the two countries held fruitful bilateral discussions focused on:
- Expanding trade and investment
- Enhancing strategic security cooperation
- Partnering in conflict mediation
- Strengthening diplomatic ties under a rule-based, multilateral order anchored on peace and stability
Visa Reforms and Job Opportunities for Ghanaians
As part of the strengthened partnership, Ghana and Qatar have agreed to:
- Ease visa requirements to improve movement of people and goods
- Support increased utilisation of existing direct flights between Accra and Doha
- Fast-track a new labour mobility agreement, expected to open job opportunities for thousands of skilled Ghanaian youth
Ablakwa emphasised that these steps will significantly deepen economic and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.
A Major Economic Turning Point for Ghana
The Qatari pledge marks one of the most significant foreign investment interests Ghana has attracted in recent years. Analysts say it could boost investor confidence, support job creation, and accelerate Ghana’s infrastructural transformation.
With Al Mansour Holdings preparing to land in Accra for direct engagements, the next phase of discussions is expected to shape Ghana’s development trajectory in transport, health, mining, and regional development.
