Ramez Al-Khayyat

Qatari group Baladna Food Industries is developing a $3.3 billion agricultural project in Syria to produce cotton, wheat, textiles, and other goods. The project is part of Gulf investors' efforts to rebuild Syria as a geopolitical buffer against Iranian influence. Baladna, linked to Syrian-born business moguls Moutaz and Ramez Al-Khayyat, will collaborate with UAE-based Al Dahra on farming techniques in Syria.

The billionaire Al-Khayyat family's firm has hired Rothschild for a rare Qatar IPO. The family is led by Ramez Al-Khayyat and Moataz Al-Khayyat. This move marks a significant development in the region's financial landscape.

Qatar Airways is expanding its African network with new routes and increased frequencies starting in June, including resumed service to Seychelles and Kigali, new daily flights to Marrakesh, and a launch to Port Sudan. Gulf companies are deepening their investments across Africa in aviation, infrastructure, and ride-hailing, with Qatar-backed Power International Holding bidding for major airport and highway projects.

The Qatari family, including Ramez Al-Khayyat and Moataz Al-Khayyat, is bidding for an Ethiopian airport and a Congo road project. The family's investment aims to expand their business portfolio. This move indicates the family's interest in African infrastructure development.