Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar Chamber participated in the 4th Arab-Italian Business Forum and the Board of Directors meeting of the Joint Italian-Arab Chamber of Commerce, held on January 28-29 in Rome, Italy.
QC board memberMohamed bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi represented the Chamber at the events.The forum, organized by the Joint Italian-Arab Chamber of Commerce, saw the participation of numerous senior officials and businessmen from Arab countries and Italy.
It aimed to strengthen economic and investment ties between Italy and the Arab world. It served as an important platform for establishing strategic links with decision-makers, businessmen, institutions, and companies from both sides.
In statements, Mohamed Al Ahbabi emphasized Qatar Chamber’s commitment to participating in this significant forum, highlighting its role in strengthening economic and trade relations between Italy and Arab countries.
He noted that the forum serves as a valuable platform to explore cooperation across various economic sectors, showcase the development witnessed by both nations, and examine prospects for broader Arab-Italian collaboration.
Al Ahbabi praised the strong bilateral relations between Qatar and Italy, emphasizing their remarkable growth in recent years, driven by mutual high-level visits and numerous agreements across multiple sectors.
He pointed out that trade exchange between the two countries has been steadily increasing, reaching QR 20 billion in 2023 and QR 15.3 billion by November 2024, positioning Italy as a key trade partner for Qatar.
Al Ahbabi further said that Italy is an attractive destination for Qatari investments, noting that a significant number of Italian companies operate in the Qatari market, either under full Italian ownership or through partnerships with Qatari businesses, in sectors such as building materials, construction equipment, information technology, trade, and services.
He also emphasized the keen interest of Qatari businessmen in exploring investment opportunities in Italy and strengthening ties with their Italian counterparts to establish joint ventures and mutual investments in both countries.
Reaffirming Qatar Chamber’s role, Al-Ahbabi stressed its commitment to fostering closer collaboration between the business sectors of both nations, driving economic growth and deepening trade relations.
The forum featured a series of discussion panels covering a range of topics aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and strategic partnerships between Italy and Arab countries. Key areas of focus included agricultural technology, food security, innovation, financial services, Islamic finance, and more.
