By Ayman Adly /Staff Reporter

The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) is all set to give younger generation bigger role on its board and increase the number of board members from nine to 11.
The fourth general assembly on Tuesday was attend by QBA chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani, first vice-chairman Hussein Ibrahim Alfardan, second vice-chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani al-Thani, secretary general Isa abu-Isa and other board
members.
Sheikh Faisal stressed the importance of encouraging younger generation to play an active role in QBA. He said that the names of the two new members will be announced soon.
“We have set up a committee of 20 young people. They have experience in different sectors. They have experience in holding business forums and conducting business trips abroad. However, their activities are still in the initial phase and would develop more in the future,” said Sheikh Faisal.
He said the QBA has lined up a slew of conferences this year and the next year but the main one will be on infrastructure.
“There will also be various initiatives in different sectors that will be communicated to the government,” Sheikh Faisal said, adding: “I hope Qatari companies would be able to compete not only regionally but globally.”
Prominent businessman Hussein Alfardan said that young businessmen should be taken aboard the QBA to enrich their experiences, which would in turn benefit the national economy.
He called for a positive relationship between QBA and Qatar Chamber (QC).
“We always work together to achieve the common good of our country. Further, experienced and educated young people in various economic and business fields with professional background would be a real addition to the
association,” he said.
Dr Khalid al-Thani said that the new board of directors would include a young businessman to represent younger generation. Besides, several committees would be formed to address different sectors such as construction, education, and health, which are aimed at improving the investment atmosphere and opportunities in the country. The proposed committees will also maintain
co-ordination with QC.”
The QBA board decided to study the available investment opportunities in diverse fields and accordingly address the government entities concerned for better co-ordination to enhance the performance and participation of the local private sector.