Oklahoma City: Qatar Chamber participated in a Qatari investment delegation’s visit to Oklahoma City, USA. The delegation conducted a series of meetings with officials and business leaders in the city, focusing on economic and cultural cooperation between the two sides.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Chamber was represented by Director of the Legal Affairs Department, Abdulaziz Al Kuwari. Presenting a working paper at an economic roundtable session, Al Kuwari highlighted trade and investment partnerships between Qatar and the United States. He noted that the technology sector is a top priority for cooperation, playing a crucial role in driving growth across industries such as financial services, industry, agriculture, logistics, and transportation.
Al Kuwari stated that in 2015, Qatar Chamber signed an MoU with the US Chamber of Commerce to strengthen business cooperation. As part of this initiative, the Joint Business Council was established to facilitate trade and investment between the two countries. The Council has undertaken various activities to provide insights into economic, trade, and investment opportunities, culminating in the launch of the US-Qatar Business Portal (portal.usqbc.org), which offers up-to-date information on both economies.
Furthermore, he highlighted another key agreement, noting that Qatar Chamber had signed an MoU with the Arab American Chamber of Commerce to enhance collaboration between business owners in both regions. Al Kuwari emphasized that the US is one of Qatar’s most significant trading partners.
He also outlined Qatar’s efforts in developing its technology infrastructure, underscoring the country’s ambition to become a regional hub for technological innovation in the Middle East.