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Latvia, which offers attractive opportunities through eight free zones, is seeking investments from Qatar, especially in information and communications technology, food security, tourism, renewable energy, healthcare, and logistics.This was discussed at a Qatar Chamber meeting with Dana Goldfinča, non-resident Ambassador of Latvia to Qatar.She was received at the chamber’s headquarters by board member Abdulrahman bin Abduljalil bin al-Abdulghani, in the presence of other members Abdullah al-Emadi and Dr Mohammed bin Johar al-Mohammed.The meeting discussed ways to enhance trade and economic relations between the two countries, explored potential areas of cooperation between the Qatari and Latvian private sectors, and highlighted key investment opportunities for Qatari businessmen in Latvia.Abdulrahman al-Abdulghani said the current volume of trade between Qatar and Latvia remains very modest, underlining the importance of strengthening cooperation between the private sectors of both countries to expand trade exchange and mutual investments.Inviting Qatar Inc to Latvia, Goldfinča emphasised her country’s openness to Qatari investments across all sectors.The envoy further highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation between the Qatar Chamber and the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to facilitate communication and foster stronger ties between the business communities of both countries.

Second Vice-Chairman of the Qatar Chamber Rashid bin Hamad al-Athba and ambassador of the Republic of Peru to the State of Qatar Gonzalo Voto Bernales discussed trade and economic co-operation between the two countries and explored ways to further strengthen these ties, reports QNA.Discussions also highlighted the role of the private sector in stimulating trade and enhancing bilateral trade exchange. In a statement, Qatar Chamber indicated that it was agreed to organise a business meeting between Qatari businessmen and their Peruvian counterparts.The meeting, scheduled for later this month, will focus on identifying opportunities to enhance trade and investment cooperation, with the aim of boosting bilateral trade. The Qatar Chamber and the Lima Chamber of Commerce will coordinate the session via videoconference. Both sides expressed a strong desire to increase trade exchange between the two countries, which reached QR41mn in 2024.

Qatar Chamber hosted Monday a trade delegation from Saudi Arabia, representing the Export Development Authority and headed by its vice-president for Services Exports, Saud al-Qablan.Qatar Chamber board member Ali bin Abdullatif al-Misnad received the delegation, in the presence of several other board members, Qatari businessmen, and members of the Saudi delegation.Al-Misnad emphasised the shared commitment to strengthening trade and investment co-operation between the two countries, as well as exploring partnerships and alliances between Qatari businessmen and their Saudi counterparts.He highlighted the strong fraternal relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which, “under the wise leadership of both countries,” are witnessing remarkable development across various fields, particularly in the commercial and economic spheres. He noted that trade exchange between the two countries recorded significant growth over the past year, rising from QR2.97bn in 2023 to approximately QR4.88bn in 2024, a 65% increase.Al-Misnad affirmed Qatar Chamber’s keenness to support investors and businessmen by providing all facilities that contribute to developing fruitful partnerships, achieving mutual interests, and enhancing both countries’ positions on the regional and global economic map.He also called on investors and companies in both countries to explore available investment opportunities, with a focus on non-oil sectors that support sustainable development in line with the National Vision 2030 of both Qatar and Saudi Arabia.Al-Qablan affirmed that Saudi-Qatari relations are longstanding and continue to expand and grow. He noted that the delegation comprises representatives of 26 Saudi companies operating across six sectors: construction, transportation, logistics, information and communications technology, health, education, and consulting services.He said these companies are eager to invest in the Qatari market, achieve greater integration with the Qatari private sector, exchange expertise, and enhance trade between the two countries.Qatar Chamber board member Dr Mohamed bin Jawhar al-Mohamed emphasised the importance of strengthening economic integration and cooperation among the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries, stressing that the private sector can play a pivotal role in this regard.Board member Abdulrahman al-Ansari stated that numerous opportunities exist for co-operation and partnership between Qatari and Saudi companies across key sectors.He highlighted that the companies represented in the delegation possess extensive experience and operate in areas aligned with the needs of the Qatari market, paving the way for successful partnerships and strategic alliances.

Qatar Chamber participated in the 14th World Chambers Congress in Australia's Melbourne.The biannual conference was held under the theme "Business, chambers, government: Partners for prosperity," with the attendance of 1,200 participants from a 100 countries. It featured 30 panel sessions with more than 80 speakers. Discussions centred on how fostering collaboration among businesses, chambers of commerce, and governments can effectively drive economic growth and prosperity.Qatar Chamber’s delegation, chaired by Chairman of Qatar Chamber and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Qatar) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani, discussed ways to enhance co-operation with chambers of commerce worldwide, exchange experiences on best practices that support the private sector and promote inter-trade between countries.Sheikh Khalifa took part in the World Chambers Federation (WCF) Executive Committee meeting and the "Chamber Leadership Round Table: Strategic Dialogue on Global Trends." He also met with Governor of Victoria Professor Margaret Gardner AC where they discussed ways to enhance co-operation, particularly in economic and commercial fields.Additionally, Sheikh Khalifa held separate meetings with Philippe Varin, Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC); Rifat Hisarciklioglu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkiye (TOBB); Gennadiy Chyzhykov, President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Lyall Gorman, Deputy President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Danny Pearson MP, Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, and Gonul Serbest, Commissioner for Victoria to Europe, the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa.The Chamber’s delegation held a meeting with a delegation of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Discussions during these meetings focused on enhancing co-operation between the Qatari private sector and its counterparts in these countries, as well as reviewing the business climate and investment opportunities.For his part, QC Board Member Mohamed al-Obaidli participated in a panel session titled "Investing in Stability: Building Trust and Fostering Investment Readiness in the Face of Sweeping Changes." Sheikha Tamader al-Thani, ICC Qatar Secretary-General and Director of International Relations and Chambers Affairs at Qatar Chamber, participated in the WCF General Council Meeting, the WCF Women’s Council workshop on "Building Effective Women’s Entrepreneurship Programmes: Why Chambers The Case for Championing Women Entrepreneurs," as well as the Best Chamber Innovative Project Competition.In addition, Ahmed Abu Nahya moderated a panel session titled "World Chambers Competition: Best out-of-the-box project."Sheikh Khalifa emphasised that the Qatar Chamber was keen to participate in this global conference, noting that Chamber had previously hosted its eighth edition in 2013.He highlighted Qatar’s key in supporting the flow of global trade and pointed out that the conference serves as a leading global platform, bringing together chambers from around the world to discuss best practices, exchange experiences, and review key achievements in international trade.The World Chambers Congress, organised by the ICC and its World Chambers Federation, is the largest and only international forum that enables chamber leaders and professionals to share best practices, exchange insights, develop networks, address the latest business issues affecting their communities, and learn about new areas of innovation from chambers around the world.Qatar Chamber’s participation as a platinum sponsor of the congress reflects its commitment to strengthening its presence in global economic forums, showcasing investment opportunities in Qatar, and fostering new partnerships with counterparts from around the world to serve the aspirations of the Qatari private sector.Through its pavilion at the congress, the Chamber highlighted Qatar’s investment climate and promoted avenues for co-operation and partnership between the Qatari private sector and businesses from the participating countries.

Qatar Chamber has stressed strengthening the institutional relations between Doha and New Delhi in priority sectors for identifying strategic projects in infrastructure, technology and food industries as part of efforts to strengthen the relations between the two countries.This clarion call, made at the recently held joint investment meeting, comes in the wake of trade volume between the two countries reaching QR48bn in the past year.The chamber was represented by board member Mohamed bin Mahdi al-Ahbabi, at the event, where discussions focused on ways to enhance co-operation between the chambers of both the countries, particularly in supporting entrepreneurs, exchanging institutional expertise, and organising joint events."India is a key trading partner for Qatar and the Qatari private sector," he said as he highlighted the QR48bn trade volume between the two countries in the past year.He also reviewed Qatar's investment advantages, including its advanced infrastructure, logistics services, and supportive legislative framework, positioning it as an attractive and competitive business environment.Inviting Indian businessmen to invest in Qatar and explore its growing opportunities; al-Ahbabi underlined the need to enhance co-operation between the chambers of commerce of both countries, promote the regular exchange of trade delegations, and expand collaboration with investment promotion bodies.

Qatar Chamber, in co-operation with the Young Entrepreneurs Club, has organised a training workshop on international partnerships. The workshop, which saw the participation of 75 attendees, focused on international partnership management skills, the challenges facing entrepreneurs, and strategies for ensuring partnership sustainability.It provided participants with the knowledge and skills to build and manage international partnerships, covering all stages from identifying suitable partners to negotiation, contract drafting, and long-term evaluation to ensure sustainability and shared success.Abdulaziz al-Qahtani, an expert in entrepreneurship and international project management and general manager of the S CITY Platform for new ventures, highlighted the most pressing challenges entrepreneurs and startups face in forming global partnerships.Drawing on his experience with international startups through the S CITY Platform, he shared practical solutions and strategies. He noted that international partnerships are key to business growth in today’s fast-changing economy and stressed the importance for entrepreneurs to sharpen negotiation skills and manage shared resources effectively to stay competitive and enter new markets.Fatima Issa al-Kuwari, Head of Training and Development at Qatar Chamber, underlined the chamber’s commitment to developing the capabilities of young people and entrepreneurs by organising high-quality programs that strengthen their competitiveness.She noted that managing international partnerships is a key pillar of business expansion and access to new markets. Through such workshops, the chamber seeks to provide an integrated platform for training and knowledge that helps participants turn their ideas and projects into viable opportunities supported by strategic partnerships, thereby contributing to economic development and reinforcing Qatar’s position as a regional business and investment hub, according to her.

Qatar Chamber has affirmed that Qatar enjoys close co-operation with Nepal, particularly in the economic and trade fields, noting the wide scope for collaboration between the Qatari private sector and its Nepali counterpart.This came during the meeting of board member of Qatar Chamber Mohamed bin Ahmed al-Obaidli with President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Chandra Dhakal where both sides discussed areas of co-operation and investment opportunities available in the two countries, as well as the activation of the Qatari-Nepali Joint Business Council.Al-Obaidli stressed that Nepal is an important country for Qatar and Qatari investors, given its large population and abundant investment opportunities. He also pointed to Qatar’s keen interest in investing in Asian markets, which represent significant growth potential. He added that Qatar has become a major hub for business and investment, with strong interest in sectors such as banking, digitalisation, and trade.Dhakal praised Qatar’s success in developing its infrastructure and achieving remarkable progress. He highlighted the numerous investment opportunities in Nepal that are open to Qatari investors, particularly in the tourism, mining, and services sectors.He further noted that Nepal offers a range of incentives for foreign investors, calling on Qatari businessmen to explore these opportunities and build partnerships with their Nepali counterparts.He also underscored the importance of activating the Qatari-Nepali Joint Business Council to help strengthen co-operation between the business sectors of both countries and to increase joint meetings between businessmen to explore opportunities for partnership and collaboration.

A delegation from Qatar Chamber participated in the First Arab Forum on Artificial Intelligence, held in New Alamein City in Egypt, headed by its Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed al-Thani.In his speech at the forum’s second panel discussion, entitled "The Role of the Arab Private Sector and Arab Businessmen in Activating and Implementing the Arab Artificial Intelligence Initiative,” Sheikh Khalifa emphasised that the Arab AI Initiative, endorsed at the Arab Development Summit in Baghdad in May 2025, represents a cornerstone for unifying Arab efforts to ensure the optimal utilisation of modern technologies in serving Arab societies, supporting their economies, and enhancing their global competitiveness.He also noted that Arab countries have made significant strides in the AI sector, underscoring the need for active participation from the Arab private sector in implementing this ambitious initiative.He emphasised that Arab businessmen play a pivotal role in the initiative’s success by supporting innovative startups and strengthening partnerships with academic institutions and research centres.He underlined that the private sector plays a key role in accelerating digital transformation and creating a business environment capable of embracing these technologies.Sheikh Khalifa also highlighted Qatar’s strong commitment to innovation and technology through the launch of multiple strategies and initiatives that support digital transformation, develop technological infrastructure, and build qualified human capacities.He stressed the importance of enacting flexible legislation and providing investment incentives to boost the flow of joint Arab investment in technology and AI. He affirmed the readiness of Qatar Chamber and the Qatari private sector to actively contribute to supporting and implementing the Arab AI Initiative in a way that achieves sustainable development for Arab nations and enhances their presence in the global knowledge and innovation-based economy.The forum, organised by the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport in co-operation with the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, served as a leading Arab platform for exchanging experiences and formulating future visions to support cybersecurity, the digital economy, and technological innovation, thereby strengthening the Arab region’s position on the global AI map.The forum featured eight panel sessions addressing several themes, including: the role of Arab organisations and institutions, the role of the private sector and Arab businessmen, the role of Arab financial institutions, AI governance, ethical frameworks and international co-operation, cybersecurity infrastructure and digital sovereignty, economic development, and innovation, as well as human capacity building and preserving cultural identity.