The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) recently hosted a summer rooftop reception at USQBC’s office building in Washington, DC on the occasion of newly-appointed USQBC president Scott Taylor.
The event was attended by USQBC members and partners, government representatives from both the US and Qatar, as well as the wider business community.
In his welcoming remarks, Mohamed Barakat, managing director and treasurer of the USQBC board of directors, said: “Former congressman Scott Taylor brings with him incredible global experience, which will benefit USQBC members and also the wider US-Qatar business community. For over 25 years, USQBC has played a key role in the advancement of US-Qatar bilateral business relationship, and I look forward to Scott’s contribution to that legacy.”
The event’s guest of honour, Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad al-Thani, Qatar’s ambassador to the US, said: “USQBC made an excellent choice in selecting congressman Taylor as its next president. The council has played an essential role in developing the tremendous commercial ties between Qatar and the US that exist today, but even greater opportunities lie in front of us. With Scott as its president, I look forward to the council’s support in realising that potential and building on the extraordinary Qatar-US partnership.”
Andrew Lundquist, senior vice president, Government Affairs of ConocoPhillips and co-chair of the USQBC board, said: “Today’s reception presents an exciting opportunity to celebrate and continue the impactful legacy of USQBC with the appointment of Scott Taylor as USQBC’s President. I look forward to the continued strength of the US-Qatar bilateral business relationship and how it will continue to expand.”
Taylor said, “It is an absolute honour to take the helm as the president of the US-Qatar Business Council. For 50 years our two nations have forged a friendship and an enduring partnership. As the go-to business organisation between the two countries, the council is ready to take both bilateral trade and our growing relationship to the next level. The best of our partnership is yet to come, and I look forward to helping steer its success for many years to come.”
Taylor is a former congressman and US Navy Seal. As a congressman representing Virginia’s 2nd district, Taylor served on the Appropriations Committee. He was a sponsor of the Ashanti Alert Act, a nationwide network for missing persons, and the VA SEA Act for accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Previously, Taylor served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the US and Qatar. This milestone signifies the longevity and strength of the bilateral ties between the two countries. The US and Qatar have established a solid base for distinguished regional and international political relations, in addition to deep commercial, security, and cultural partnerships.
In recognition of this special partnership following the January 31 visit by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to the White House, President Joe Biden designated Qatar as a “Major Non-Nato Ally” to the US.
Qatar is also an increasingly large investor in the US having pledged over $45bn in investment over the coming years with key investments already having been made across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, financial technology, real estate, food production, and hospitality, among others.
The event was attended by USQBC members and partners, government representatives from both the US and Qatar, as well as the wider business community.
In his welcoming remarks, Mohamed Barakat, managing director and treasurer of the USQBC board of directors, said: “Former congressman Scott Taylor brings with him incredible global experience, which will benefit USQBC members and also the wider US-Qatar business community. For over 25 years, USQBC has played a key role in the advancement of US-Qatar bilateral business relationship, and I look forward to Scott’s contribution to that legacy.”
The event’s guest of honour, Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad al-Thani, Qatar’s ambassador to the US, said: “USQBC made an excellent choice in selecting congressman Taylor as its next president. The council has played an essential role in developing the tremendous commercial ties between Qatar and the US that exist today, but even greater opportunities lie in front of us. With Scott as its president, I look forward to the council’s support in realising that potential and building on the extraordinary Qatar-US partnership.”
Andrew Lundquist, senior vice president, Government Affairs of ConocoPhillips and co-chair of the USQBC board, said: “Today’s reception presents an exciting opportunity to celebrate and continue the impactful legacy of USQBC with the appointment of Scott Taylor as USQBC’s President. I look forward to the continued strength of the US-Qatar bilateral business relationship and how it will continue to expand.”
Taylor said, “It is an absolute honour to take the helm as the president of the US-Qatar Business Council. For 50 years our two nations have forged a friendship and an enduring partnership. As the go-to business organisation between the two countries, the council is ready to take both bilateral trade and our growing relationship to the next level. The best of our partnership is yet to come, and I look forward to helping steer its success for many years to come.”
Taylor is a former congressman and US Navy Seal. As a congressman representing Virginia’s 2nd district, Taylor served on the Appropriations Committee. He was a sponsor of the Ashanti Alert Act, a nationwide network for missing persons, and the VA SEA Act for accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Previously, Taylor served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the US and Qatar. This milestone signifies the longevity and strength of the bilateral ties between the two countries. The US and Qatar have established a solid base for distinguished regional and international political relations, in addition to deep commercial, security, and cultural partnerships.
In recognition of this special partnership following the January 31 visit by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to the White House, President Joe Biden designated Qatar as a “Major Non-Nato Ally” to the US.
Qatar is also an increasingly large investor in the US having pledged over $45bn in investment over the coming years with key investments already having been made across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, financial technology, real estate, food production, and hospitality, among others.