Qatar Chamber (QC) actively participated in the 4th Arab-British Economic Summit, held recently in London. The Chamber aimed to deepen economic cooperation between Arab nations and the United Kingdom.
The delegation was led by QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani. He was accompanied by Board Members Rashid bin Nasser Al Kaabi, Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani, and several Qatari businessmen. Their presence underscored Qatar’s commitment to building strategic economic ties, prominently represented by Qatar Chamber.
Organised by the Arab British Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Union of Arab Chambers, the summit focused on sustainable tourism, franchising, e-commerce, and the financial sector. These areas represent key opportunities for future Arab-British collaboration, in which the Qatar Chamber plays a vital role.
Sheikh Khalifa, who also serves as First Vice President of the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, praised the historic ties between Arab countries and the UK. He emphasized that the relationship extends across many sectors, with economic cooperation playing a central role.
Additionally, Sheikh Khalifa highlighted Qatar’s strong bilateral relations with the UK. He noted that Qatari investments contribute significantly to the British economy. Moreover, he stated that the UK remains one of Qatar’s most important trading partners, a focus supported by the Qatar Chamber.
In 2024, trade volume between Qatar and the UK reached QR7.5 billion. Of this amount, QR6.1 billion represented Qatari exports. This figure reflects the growing strength of Qatar-UK economic relations.
During the summit, participants explored ways to enhance investment flows. They also discussed expanding cooperation in innovative industries. This included digital services and banking technologies and how the Qatar Chamber could facilitate these partnerships.
Qatar Chamber’s involvement in the summit signals its continued efforts to boost the private sector’s global partnerships. Furthermore, it supports Qatar’s broader vision to diversify the economy through international collaboration.
