International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani has led a delegation to the ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) Europe & Asia Regional Summit and its sideline events held recently in Istanbul, Türkiye.

In his role as an ICC executive board member, a position he has held since 2020 and is now serving in his second term, Sheikh Khalifa, who is also chairman of Qatar Chamber, participated in the quarterly ICC executive board meeting. The board is responsible for shaping and implementing ICC’s strategy, policy, and program of action, as well as overseeing the organization’s financial affairs.

Sheikha Tamader al-Thani, secretary-general of ICC Qatar and director of International Relations and Chamber Affairs at Qatar Chamber, participated in the WCF General Council Meeting in her capacity as an appointed ICC WCF General Council member. The WCF General Council is a key governance body responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the development of WCF services and activities.

ICC Qatar, at the staff level, participated in the ICC Broader Middle East and North Africa (B-Mena) Regional Consultative Group Meeting, which addressed regional affairs, opportunities, and challenges.

The Europe & Asia Regional Summit, held in Istanbul, Türkiye, gathered approximately 800 delegates from countries all over the world. The event, under the theme ‘A Collaborative Approach to Climate Action’, highlighted the latest developments in climate change and raised awareness of the practices that chambers of commerce and the business community are implementing to address climate risks. Discussions covered investment plans, corporate strategies, and corporate social responsibilities.

In addition to attending sessions, the ICC Qatar delegation engaged in networking with chamber executives and business delegations from various countries, as well as participating in B2B meetings organised during the event.