Accra, Ghana | November 19, 2025
Ghana has secured major Qatari investment following a strategic meeting between Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Sheikh Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman of Al Mansour Holdings. The engagement, held in Qatar, resulted in commitments to finance multiple large-scale projects aimed at accelerating Ghana’s economic transformation agenda.
The discussions centered on areas the government has identified as critical for long-term growth, including transportation infrastructure, industrial development, healthcare expansion and aviation upgrades. According to Minister Ablakwa, these projects have been top priorities in ongoing efforts to attract strategic foreign partners. “When you invest in Ghana, you are investing in Africa,” he said, emphasizing the broader regional impact of securing Qatari investment.
Railway Expansion and Transport Infrastructure
One of the most significant proposals involves the expansion of the Western Corridor rail network. The corridor connects major mining and agricultural zones to ports and industrial areas, making it a key economic link. The planned investment targets both freight and passenger capacity, with improvements expected to reduce transportation bottlenecks, lower logistics costs, and strengthen the movement of commodities such as cocoa, bauxite and manganese.
Officials say the rail project alone could transform connectivity along Ghana’s western belt, improving access for businesses and communities that have historically lacked reliable transportation infrastructure.
Gold Refinery and Industrial Development
Sheikh Mansour also indicated readiness to invest in a large-scale gold refinery to increase Ghana’s capacity for value addition in the mining sector. Currently, most of Ghana’s gold is exported in raw form, limiting revenue potential. A refinery backed by Qatari investment would allow Ghana to retain more value within its borders, support local manufacturing, and strengthen export diversification.
A state-of-the-art refinery would also help Ghana align with global benchmarks for responsible sourcing and compliance, enhancing credibility within international markets.
Healthcare and Aviation Projects
The investment proposals further include the construction and upgrading of regional hospitals to address gaps in healthcare access. These facilities are expected to prioritise diagnostic capacity, emergency response, maternity care and specialist treatments. Government sources say these upgrades will complement ongoing national health reforms and reduce pressure on major urban hospitals.
In addition, Sheikh Mansour signaled interest in improving regional airports to support growth in domestic and international travel. Aviation enhancements could boost tourism, facilitate business travel, and support cargo movement for industrial activities.
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Next Steps and Implementation Framework
Sheikh Mansour confirmed that technical teams from Al Mansour Holdings will arrive in Accra in the coming weeks to conduct feasibility studies and meet with ministries responsible for rail, health, industry and aviation. These assessments will determine the exact project timelines, financial structures and partnership modalities.
Government officials stress that transparency, due diligence and structured agreements will guide every phase of the process. The administration has signaled that Cabinet and parliamentary review mechanisms will be followed where required, ensuring national oversight of all major commitments linked to Qatari investment.
Analysts believe the scale of these proposals reflects growing Gulf interest in West Africa and reinforces Ghana’s position as a stable, investment-friendly destination. If executed effectively, the projects could create thousands of jobs, stimulate local industries, expand export earnings and improve essential services for millions of citizens.
With Qatari investment gaining momentum, Ghana now enters a critical implementation stage that will determine the long-term impact of this strategic partnership.
