Qatar Chamber participated in the ‘4th Arab-Italian Business Forum’ and the board of directors meeting of the Joint Italian-Arab Chamber of Commerce held recently in Rome, Italy.
Qatar Chamber board member Mohamed bin Mahdi al-Ahbabi represented the chamber at the events. The forum, organised by the Joint Italian-Arab Chamber of Commerce, saw the participation of numerous senior officials and businessmen from Arab countries and Italy.
It aimed to strengthen economic and investment ties between Italy and the Arab world. It served as an important platform for establishing strategic links with decision-makers, businessmen, institutions, and companies from both sides.
Al-Ahbabi emphasised Qatar Chamber’s commitment to participating in this significant forum, highlighting its role in strengthening economic and trade relations between Italy and Arab countries.
He noted that the forum serves as a valuable platform to explore co-operation across various economic sectors, showcase the development witnessed by both nations and examine prospects for broader Arab-Italian collaboration.
Al-Ahbabi lauded the strong bilateral relations between Qatar and Italy, emphasising their remarkable growth in recent years, driven by mutual high-level visits and numerous agreements across multiple sectors.
He said trade exchange between the two countries has been steadily increasing, reaching QR20bn in 2023 and QR15.3bn by November 2024, positioning Italy as a key trade partner for Qatar.
Al-Ahbabi further said Italy is an attractive destination for Qatari investments, noting that a significant number of Italian companies are operating in the Qatari market, either under full Italian ownership or through partnerships with Qatari businesses in sectors, such as building materials, construction equipment, information technology, trade, and services.
He also emphasised the keen interest of Qatari businessmen in exploring investment opportunities in Italy and strengthening ties with their Italian counterparts to establish joint ventures and mutual investments in both countries.
Reaffirming Qatar Chamber’s role, al-Ahbabi stressed its commitment to fostering closer collaboration between the business sectors of both nations, driving economic growth and deepening trade relations.
The forum featured a series of discussion panels covering a range of topics aimed at enhancing economic co-operation and strategic partnerships between Italy and Arab countries. Key areas of focus included agricultural technology, food security, innovation, sustainability, tourism, entertainment, financial services, Islamic finance, and more.
The board of directors meeting reviewed the outcomes of the ‘4th Arab-Italian Business Forum’ and discussed mechanisms for implementing its recommendations to achieve the desired objectives and enhance economic benefits for both Arab and Italian economies.
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Qatar Chamber board member Mohamed bin Mahdi al-Ahbabi represented the chamber during the events, which was organised by the Joint Italian-Arab Chamber of Commerce.