Qatar Chamber, GCC Federation explore collaboration
Tribune News Network
Doha
Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber, received Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Secretary General of the Federation of GCC Chambers, on Sunday at the Chamber's headquarters. The meeting was attended by Ali Saeed Bu Sharbak Al Mansori, Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber, and Sheikha Tamader Al Thani, Director of International Relations and Chamber Affairs at Qatar Chamber and Secretary General ofInternational Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC QATAR).
Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between Qatar Chamber and the Federation's General Secretariat, as well as coordinating efforts for upcoming GCC events.
Both sides emphasized the importance of unifying initiatives and aligning activities, whether hosted in Qatar or other member states.
The discussion also included ways to enhance collaboration between ICC Qatar and the General Secretariat of the Federation of GCC Chambers.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani commended the Federation's efforts during its current term and praised its active role in advancing cooperation among Gulf private sector entities. He also highlighted its contributions at both the regional and international levels.
For his part, Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi said that his visit to Qatar Chamber is part of a tour to meet with the heads of Gulf chambers to reinforce relations between the Federation's General Secretariat and its member chambers.
He also noted that ongoing coordination and collaboration are essential to addressing relevant issues and overcoming challenges that may hinder private sector cooperation among GCC states.
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