Sheikh Khalifa receives GCC Federation of Chambers secretary-general in Doha

Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani received Sunday, Saleh bin Hamad al-Sharqi, the secretary-general of the Federation of GCC Chambers, at the chamber’s headquarters.The meeting was attended by Qatar Chamber acting general manager Ali Saeed Bu Sherbak al-Mansouri and Sheikha Tamader al-Thani, the director of International Relations and Chamber Affairs at Qatar Chamber and secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar).Discussions focused on enhancing co-operation between the Qatar Chamber and the federation’s general secretariat and co-ordinating efforts for upcoming GCC events. Both sides emphasised the importance of unifying initiatives and aligning activities, whether hosted in Qatar or other member states. The meeting also discussed ways to enhance collaboration between ICC Qatar and the General Secretariat of the Federation of GCC Chambers.Sheikh Khalifa commended the federation’s efforts during its current term. He also praised its active role in advancing co-operation among Gulf private sector entities, highlighting its contributions at both the regional and international levels.Al-Sharqi said his visit to the chamber is part of a tour to meet with the heads of Gulf chambers to reinforce relations between the federation’s general secretariat and its member chambers. He also noted that ongoing co-ordination and collaboration are essential to addressing relevant issues and overcoming challenges that may hinder private sector co-operation among GCC states.