Qatar supports growth of inter-Arab trade – The Peninsula

Qatar supports growth of inter-Arab trade – The Peninsula

Doha: Qatar Chamber (QC) Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani has led the Chamber’s delegation participating in the 132nd meeting of Board of Directors of the Union of Arab Chambers (UAC) which was held yesterday in Cairo.

The delegation also included QC board members Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidly and Rashid bin Nasser Al Kaabi, as well as Economic Advisor Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, and Head of Public Relations Department Ahmed Abu Nahyia.

The meeting touched on several issues and topics that are related to the Arab private sector, activities, and events the Union held last year and the work plan for the year 2022 in addition to reviewing reports and recommendations of the financial and executive committees.

Discussions also focused on updates of the global economy and business environment and other issues that help in boosting Arab cooperation in economic and commercial spheres.

In a statement, Sheikh Khalifa stressed the leading role played by the Union in activating the intra-Arab trade and supporting the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) to achieve the Arab common market, underscoring the importance of developing cooperation and working to highlight the most prominent areas and investment opportunities available in Arab countries, as well as facilitating the establishment