Qatar Chamber seeks stronger Qatar-Malaysia business ties
Tribune News NetworkKUALA LUMPURQatar Chamber has participated in the Global Halal Summit (GHaS) 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting opportunities to strengthen trade and investment...
The Qatar Chamber recently attended the Global Halal Summit (GHaS) 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing the potential for bolstering economic and commercial ties between Qatar and Malaysia. The summit, inaugurated by Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi, brought together a delegation led by Dr. Mohamed bin Jawhar Al-Mohammed, who heads the Qatar-Malaysia Joint Business Council.
The event also saw a meeting between Al-Mohammed and Mohamed Razeek Hussain, chairman of the Malaysian side of the joint business council, with a focus on enhancing cooperation and translating business opportunities into concrete partnerships.
The discussions revolved around strengthening the role of the joint business council in fostering private-sector partnerships and promoting bilateral trade and investment. They explored measures to facilitate business collaborations, joint ventures, and the exchange of information on investment prospects and regulations in both markets.
Al-Mohammed reiterated Qatar Chamber's commitment to strengthening the joint council's role in supporting private-sector cooperation and identified the importance of increased reciprocal business visits and more networking opportunities.
Al-Mohammed also met with S Jay Shankar, deputy CEO of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), to discuss ways to enhance trade and investment cooperation. The talks centered on identifying new opportunities for Qatari and Malaysian companies and encouraging greater interaction between businesses in the two nations.
Furthermore, Al-Mohammed engaged with Malaysian business leaders, particularly those from the food industry, highlighting investment opportunities in Qatar and the incentives available for foreign investors. He invited Malaysian companies to explore investment prospects in Qatar, emphasizing the country's strategic location, infrastructure, and investment environment as a potential regional hub for the food industry.
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