The investment climate in Qatar is ideal for businessmen and investors thanks to low taxes and the economy's reliance on free-market in addition to Qatar's commitment to the World Trade Organization Laws and principles. Foreign investors in Qatar have the right to own up to 49% of any business and 100% of companies operating in agriculture, industry, health education, tourism and natural resources. The Government welcomes foreign investors and is keen to promote projects involving the transfer of foreign expertise and technology to the Qatari economy. In addition to expanding the zone within which foreign investors can participate in the national economy and avail of 100% ownership in certain fields of the economy, the new Foreign Investment Law confers upon foreign investors privileges, which were not available to them previously.