QATARI BUSINESSMEN ASSOCIATION-MARCH 2006

MARCH 2006

QBA vows to act for Qatar’s development

The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) celebrated its second birthday on Sunday dated 26/3/2006 with a vow to act as a catalyst in laying a strong foundation for the economic development of Qatar ’s private sector.

A grand function was held at the Diplomatic Club for the anniversary celebrations which was attended among others by Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy & Industry HE Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Minister of Economy and Commerce HE Sheikh Mohamed Bin Ahmed Bin Jassim Al-Thani, Minister of Finance HE Yousef Hussein Kamal, The Minister of Justice, Minister of Agriculture and Municipal Affairs, and a number of senior in charge of various ministries and state bodies.

In his message, Sheikh Faisal said, QBA’s objective was to build economic prosperity “vision by vision and piece by piece”.

“We strive to create a synergistic environment where businesses, government, residents and other stakeholders thrive through collaboration and co-operation. The vision of QBA is to be the catalyst for excellence in commerce through exceptional community relationships to enrich the quality of Qatar ’s economic and civic wealth and to promote global competitiveness of our country,” he said.

As a unified voice for businesses, Sheikh Faisal pointed out that QBA “accomplishes collectively what no individual business could do alone.”

Al Fardan said that the private sector would play an even greater role in Qatar ’s economic development in the future.

“QBA will lead that initiative. We have the ability to lead the private sector to actively participate in Qatar ’s economic development,” he said.

Al Fardan pointed out that QBA was formed under the directive of HE the Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani. “It represents HE the Emir’s vision about the role the private sector ought to play in Qatar ’s development,” he said.

“We have made good progress in our efforts in the last two years. And we look forward to many more active and fruitful years of QBA activities of the welfare of our nation,” Al Fardan said.

QBA Secretary General Mr. Issa Abu Issa said the Association’s vision was to act as catalyst for the promotion of diversified investment flows, modern entrepreneurial spirit and corporate development in Qatar .

QBA, he said, was a private sector initiative dedicated to serve the interests and advancement of the sector at large.

“Our mission is to support and enhance the private sector’s role in the economy” he said.

Issa said QBA aimed to enrich the network of co-operative exchanges and business partnerships with the whole world. “This venue is focused on long-term commitment in order to promote Qatar ’s private sector message to facilitate trade and investment and to increase foreign confidence in the Qatari market and its opportunities of economic growth.”

He said QBA endeavoured to increase the public-private partnership and ensure the process of developing the private sector meets the strategic vision of HE the Emir.

“Hand in hand with the government we aim to be a major vehicle, builder and advocate for a thriving economic climate in Qatar ,” Issa added.

QBA General Manager Mr. Bassam Massouh welcomed the dignitaries.

Special reception for the delegation from Taiwan

The Qatari businessmen Association organized a special reception for the high level Delegation from Taiwan. They are visiting Qatar on the presidency of Mr. Hong Maw Hosing the chairman of CNAIC in Taiwan. The delegation is 25 CEO from the different part of Information Technology, Communication & Telecommunication (ICT) sectors & this is one of the most important guests coming from an Economic Taiwanese delegation to Qatar.

The gathering was held in presence of Shaikh Faysal Bin Qassim Al Thani chairman of QBA & Mr. Hussein Al Fardan vice president & Mr. Issa Abou Issa Secretary General & Shaikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani board member, together with QBA members Dr. hamad Bin abedel aziz al kowary, Mr. Sharida Kaabi, Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmad al Thani, Mr. Ibrahim Al Nehme, Mr. Maqbool Habib Khalfan & Mr. Bassam Massouh General Manager of QBAMr. Issa Abou Issa welcomed the attendants, also he pinpointed for the importance of this visit for supporting the economic & trade relations between the private sectors in Qatar & Taiwan, which results more

harmonization for the business men of both countries.

The delegation’s president talked about his interest in attracting more investments to the country through inviting more Taiwanese companies to visit Qatar & to make joint investments with the Qatari businessmen.

Also he highlighted on the special trading relationships with the Middle East countries long time ago, & for being ready to take the practical steps for realistic investment on the country.

He also showed the admiration of the QBA for the strategic league’s view in the developing of the private sector & in attracting investments.

Faisal bin Qassem Al Tani presented a complementary souvenir to the delegation on behalf of the Qatari Businessmen association. In his role Mr. ALFardan declared his appreciation of the Vitality of the role of QBA & Her observance which seeks always to raise the level of the Qatar economic in all the assemblies, reflects the reality of the witnessed in Qatar.

Mr. Mohammad Al mana the chairman of QCCI welcomed the visitors & Assured the importance of cooperation between the countries and having joint investments.

Some of the attendants talked about their work & welcomed the cooperation with the Taiwanese companies. One of the speakers was the manager of Qatar Science & technology park Mr Des Rayan Expressed his interest in attending this ceremony, & also thanks the QBA for its continuous cooperation, & for its interest in binding the park with Qatari society.

Also Mrs Anqi Qian from Carnegie Mellon University talked about the university & told her mission for achieving continuity with the private sector.

Finally, the attendees thanked the QBA for there effort of developing the private sector.

	Qatari Businessmen Association
Tel: +974 4353120 Fax: +974 4353834 Email: qba@qataribusinessmen.org P.O.Box : 24457 Doha -Qatar
Disclaimer: QBA assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or timeliness of the information. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the authors.