High-Level visits
The Embassy recently facilitated officials from high-ranking French officials, including the political director of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Minister of the Armed Forces and veterans Affairs to discuss regional security and cooperation with Qatari leadership.
Economic Forums
The Embassy, in collaboration with the Qatari Financial Centre (QFC), regularly hosts Qatar-France investors meetups to strengthen financial partnerships and bilateral commercials ties.
Security Cooperation
The Qatari internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and the French Gendarmerie recently conducted joint counter terrorism and security exercises in Qatar.
Activities & Events
French Institute of Qatar:
The French Institute serves as a hub for cultural dialogue, offering language courses for adults and children, a large media library, and artistic gatherings.
Business Council Events
The CCI France Qatar-French Business Council hosts ongoing workshops and networking events, such as CFO club meetings focusing on disaster recovery and crisis.
Public Service Resumption:
Both the consulate and the French Institute have fully resumed standard in-person services for passports, identity cards, civil status matters and language classes.
Cultural & Educational Activities
The new premises of the French Institute of Qatar -the largest cultural institution affiliated with the French Embassy-were recently inaugurated in Doha’s Al Tarfa area. The opening was attended by French Ambassador Arnaud Bechaux and senior Qatar officials. The Institute promotes French language, learning, Culture and Francophone programs
The French Institute Qatar continues to host cultural programming, language activities, workshops, exhibitions and public events throughout the year. Current and upcoming events are listed on its official events portal.
France-Qatar Relations
During France’s National Day celebrations in Doha, French officials highlighted growing cooperation between France and Qatar in Culture, education, business, sports, and innovation. The Embassy noted:
More than 200 companies operating in Qatar
Expanded Museum and cultural cooperation agreements.
Continued support for French-language education and Francophonie initiatives.
Embassy context:
- Embassy of France
- Address: Diplomatic Street, West Bay Diplomatic Area, Doha, Qatar
- Phone: 4402 1777
