Canadian companies are expected to gain vital insights into ‘Doing Business in Qatar’ from an upcoming webinar that will explore key sectors like high tech, artificial intelligence (AI), and solar energy, among others, an official of the Canadian-Qatari Business Forum (CQBF) has said.
Slated on September 10, the webinar will be hosted by the Government of Ontario, in collaboration with the Canada Trade Commissioner Service in Qatar and the CQBF, said Yasser M Dhouib, the forum’s executive director and board member.
According to Dhouib, the event will provide participants with “valuable insights” into the dynamics of the Qatari market, including that of neighbouring nations in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) region. Participating key entities from Qatar include the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Invest Qatar, and Qatar Financial Centre, he said.
Dhouib also noted that the webinar will serve as a networking platform for companies in Qatar and Canada, as well as open potential investments in the areas of manufacturing, robotics, healthcare, clean tech, transportation, AI, energy, finance, agri-food, and retail.
“The webinar will help participants to explore opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, connect with leaders and decision-makers from Qatar and the GCC, and discover investment prospects in cutting-edge industries,” Dhouib explained.
Dhouib told Gulf Times earlier that the CQBF’s participation in webinars and other international events “demonstrates how the forum can catalyse growth,” citing the Web Summit Qatar held in Doha last February.
“The forum’s participation in Web Summit Qatar is certainly an important opportunity to bring several Canadian companies to the country for a full-fledged outreach in the Qatari business market and beyond the region...From technology to healthcare, energy to finance, the forum envisions a comprehensive collaboration that transcends industries,” Dhouib pointed out.
Only recently, Dhouib said the CQBF participated in a summer event hosted by the Club Canadien de Toronto, which gathered business leaders, diplomats, and entrepreneurs and also served as a networking platform and opportunity for stakeholders in the Canadian and Qatari business communities to collaborate and forge stronger relationships, he also said.
Dhouib emphasised that the CQBF’s presence at the event underscored its role as a frontrunner in facilitating Canada-Qatar trade, as well as potential partnerships and collaborations between both countries.
“This is a key event for the business community in Ontario and across Canada. At CQBF, we believe that the potential for increased business opportunities and investments between Qatar and Canada is incredibly promising.
“As we approach the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two nations in 2024, this extraordinary event serves as a prelude to more successes and achievements to come,” Dhouib stressed.
Underlining the CQBF’s role as a bridge between Canadian firms and Qatar’s expanding economy, Dhouib said the The summer event helped both countries’ business communities explore investment prospects and opportunities to expand their footprints in international markets.
CQBF executive director and board member Yasser M Dhouib.
