USQBC hosts business visit to State of Illinois – The Peninsula

USQBC hosts business visit to State of Illinois – The Peninsula

Doha: The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) organised a business visit to Chicago, Illinois on November 17th to engage with key policymakers and the local business community to expand and enhance economic partnerships between the State of Qatar and the State of Illinois.

The visit featured the following officials: Mohammed bin Sultan Al Kuwari, Consul General of State of Qatar in New York; Fahad Al Dosari, The State of Qatar Commercial Attaché to the United States; Mohammed Barakat, Managing Director and Treasurer of Board of Directors, US-Qatar Business Council

The business visit kicked off with a virtual meeting between the group and Congressman Darin Lahood, US Representative from Illinois’ 18th District. Participants discussed the importance of the relationship between Qatar and the State of Illinois and ways to enhance future business & investment ties.

During the Business Luncheon hosted by USQBC the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, participants were able to network, learn, and explore business opportunities between the State of Illinois and the State of Qatar.

The following representatives delivered remarks during the luncheon: Mohammed bin Sultan Al Kuwari, Consul General of State of Qatar in New York; Fahad Al Dosari, Qatar Commercial Attaché to the United States; Mohammed Barakat, Managing Director & Treasurer