UK exports to Qatar jump 100% in 2023 on greater co-operation

UK exports to Qatar jump 100% in 2023 on greater co-operation

QBA officials and members hosted a business lunch in honour of the UK's Minister of State for Trade Policy Greg Hands, who is currently visiting Doha.

The UK’s exports to Qatar witnessed a 100% growth last year following increased co-operation between British and Qatari companies, which opened “great opportunities,” according to Minister of State for Trade Policy Greg Hands.Hands made the statement during a business lunch hosted by the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) on Sunday. The minister is currently visiting Doha to discuss ways to support trade exchange and boost trade between the two countries.His meeting with QBA officials and members covered developments in the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries and the UK.Hands was welcomed by Sherida al-Kaabi, Saud al-Mana, Omar Alfardan, Nabil Abu Issa, Maqbool Habib Khalfan, Dr Mohamed Althaf, and Hakan Ozdemir, along with QBA deputy general manager Sarah Abdallah.During the meeting, both sides highlighted the FTA negotiation’s importance in contributing significantly to economic growth and enhancing trade in goods and services, advanced technologies, and other sectors to serve the common interests of all parties.According to Hands, Qatari officials, during his meetings, demonstrated the commitment to delivering greater prosperity through