The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) recently hosted a private dinner reception in Doha for members of the Atlantic Council delegation before the beginning Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum.
During the private dinner reception, members of the Atlantic Council delegation met with Qatar’s energy sector government officials, corporate executives, and investment facilitators to promote international engagement with Qatari energy interests. USQBC members within the energy, legal, and finance sectors also attended.
The Atlantic Council delegation visit comes as part of the Global Energy Forum (GEF) roadshow that will be hosted in the UAE from January 14-15. The delegation features GEF attendees, some of whom are featured speakers for the forum and include senior energy bankers, investment executives, and experts.
Sheikha Mayes bint Hamad al-Thani, managing director of the USQBC Doha Office stated that the council “was delighted to host the Atlantic Council representatives in Doha.”
She added: “This event demonstrates the attractive investment environment in Qatar and underscores the keen interest in enhancing commercial ties with the US, especially within the energy, finance, and legal sectors.”
The US and Qatar have established a solid base for distinguished regional and international political relations, in addition to deep commercial, security, and cultural partnerships.
In recognition of this special partnership, following last year’s visit by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to the White House, President Joe Biden designated Qatar as a “major non-Nato ally” to the US.
Today, the USQBC is a critical entity in the expansion of trade and investment between the US in Qatar. Throughout recent years, USQBC has supported the multi-city Qatar-US Economic Forum, webinar engagements, meet and greet receptions for government officials, investment and trade engagements, and many other events between both countries.
