An agreement with Qatar will bring an initial £1bn of investment to create climate technology hubs across the UK and Qatar to accelerate development in the area.

Included in the investment will be a series of technology programmes by Rolls-Royce and start-up companies focusing on energy efficiency, carbon management, and green power.

During Qatar’s State Visit to the UK, Keir Starmer and His Highness the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will mark the agreement in Downing Street, following Qatar’s confirmation of the initial commitment of £1bn.

It is expected that the climate technology hubs will be developed across the UK, alongside universities, industry, free ports and the Qatar Free Zone to leverage the UK’s expertise. Sites in Qatar will also enable start-ups to access markets and opportunities in both countries – paving the way for further inward investment.

The announcement forms part of the UK and Qatar’s commitment to closer ties on science and technology. The UK-Qatar Strategic Dialogue, launched in 2022, is also being upgraded to encompass science, innovation and technology: a reflection of both countries’ ambitions in science and technology.

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