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USQBC Hosts U.S. Mayors Delegation in Doha to Advance Bilateral Economic Collaboration
On Monday, 19th May 2025, the US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) Doha hosted an exclusive dinner in Doha in honor of a distinguished delegation of U.S. mayors, as part of its ongoing mission to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Qatar.
The delegation included Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City, Kansas; Mayor J. Christian Bollwage of Elizabeth City, New Jersey; Mayor Ashleigh Aitken of Anaheim, California; Mayor Regina Romero of Tucson, Arizona; and Mayor Bryan Barnett of Rochester Hills, Michigan.
The dinner provided Qatar-based stakeholders a rare opportunity to connect directly with influential U.S. city leaders, explore commercial synergies, and open the door to future partnerships across sectors. USQBC Doha convenes decision-makers, fosters dialogue, and champions channels that enable private sector advancement. The gathering reflected the Council's core mission to build bridges that turn relationships into results.
The engagement also aligned with USQBC's broader efforts to harness economic cooperation and strategic relationships, fostering private sector enablement and economic diversification in alignment with Qatar's Third National Development Strategy (NDS3).
USQBC is the leading organization dedicated to enhancing the bilateral business relationship between the United States and Qatar. With offices in Washington, D.C., and Doha, USQBC provides a platform for dialogue, insight, and high-impact engagement to support private sector growth and cross-border investment.
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