SMEs key to industrial resilience and supply chain integration: Sheikh Khalifa
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly integrating into Qatar’s main industrial and energy value chains to strengthen national economic resilience, the top official of Qatar Chambe...
Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani highlighted the crucial role of SMEs in Qatar's industrial resilience and supply chain integration. SMEs are increasingly becoming suppliers, service providers, technology partners, and subcontractors in major industrial, infrastructure, and energy value chains, contributing to local content and economic transformation.
Sheikh Khalifa emphasized the importance of digital transformation, human capital investment, and fostering innovation to enhance productivity and global connectivity. The nation's flexible supply chains and advanced logistics solutions have helped maintain reliable trade flows during challenging periods, positioning Qatar as a leading regional centre for trade.
Sheikh Khalifa also stressed the need for businesses to diversify trade partnerships, develop stronger links with emerging markets, and leverage Qatar's ports, airports, and free zones to strengthen the country's role as a value-creation platform.
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