Doha:Participants in the 9th World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026, held in Doha, engaged in discussions on balancing energy security with the transition to a sustainable energy future. The session titled "Investing in Energy Security for a Sustainable Future" explored collaborative efforts among governments, investors, and development finance institutions to fund this transition.

According to Qatar News Agency, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada highlighted strategic waterways like the Strait of Hormuz as bottlenecks in the global oil and gas trade, affecting not only the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states but also extending worldwide. He emphasized the need for increased oil production to balance supply and demand post-reopening of the Strait, warning of global consequences from prolonged disruptions.

Mustafa Tuzcu, Turkiye's Deputy Minister of Trade, stressed the necessity of coupling energy security with climate responsibility and economic competitiveness, especially amid rising global energy prices affecting developing economies. Angela Perez, Chairperson and CEO of COFIDES, pointed out Spain's success in stabilizing energy consumption costs through renewable energy and advocated for robust regulatory environments to foster investments in this sector.

Obaid Amrane of Ithmar Capital emphasized the importance of renewable energy in balancing energy consumption costs and highlighted the need for a supportive regulatory environment. Alan Chan from the Hong Kong and China Gas Company discussed the reevaluation of strategies by nations, including China, to build resilience within the energy sector post-pandemic and amid ongoing conflicts and supply chain disruptions.