Qatar Diamond Exchange Chairman welcomes

Prime Minister of Lesotho

Doha, Qatar – October 29, 2026: As part of its efforts to deepen international engagement and strengthen ties with African countries, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani, Chairman of Qatar Diamond Exchange, welcomed H.E. Samuel Matekane, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and National Security of the Kingdom of Lesotho, and Hon. Limpho Justice Tau, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho, to the Business Innovation Park Building at Park at Ras Bufontas Free Zone.

H.E. Samuel Matekane(left) and H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani

The visit provided an opportunity to introduce Qatar Diamond Exchange's vision, discuss developments in the international diamond industry and explore potential areas of cooperation between Qatar and Lesotho.

During the visit, the Prime Minister and accompanying delegation were given a tour of the Exchange, providing an overview of its planned operations, infrastructure and services designed to support the trade of diamonds and precious stones.



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About QDE

Established in July 2026 by the Qatar Free Zones Authority and based in Ras Bufontas Free Zone, Qatar Diamond Exchange provides an integrated, regulated platform for trading rough and polished diamonds and precious stones, bringing together trading, membership, vaulting, certification, and related industry services. Building on Qatar's participation in the Kimberley Process since 2021, Law No. (15) of 2025 designates Qatar Free Zones Authority as the State's competent authority and Qatar's free zones as the sole authorized entry and exit points for rough diamonds. The Exchange connects diamond-producing countries with international buyers and manufacturers, while supporting the growth of Qatar’s diamond and precious stones sector and the country’s economic diversification ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030.

For more information, visit qde.qa.