{
  "id": 16791008,
  "title": "QBA eyes robust economic, investment ties with Iraq, Lebanon and Hong Kong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/qba-eyes-robust-economic-investment-ties-with-iraq-lebanon-and-hong",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-27T19:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/736858/business/qba-eyes-robust-economic-investment-ties-with-iraq-lebanon-and-hong-kong"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) convened meetings with key economic officials and international trade leaders in preparation for the World Investment Forum 2026. These discussions aimed to strengthen economic ties and investment opportunities with Iraq, Lebanon, and Hong Kong, aligning with Qatar's goal of diversifying its economy and expanding its global market presence.\n\nSheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani, the QBA chairman, met with Iraq's Minister of Trade, Dr Mustafa Nizar Juma al-Ani, Lebanon's Minister of Economy and Trade, Dr Amer Bisat, and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) chairman, Professor Frederick Ma Si-hang. During these interactions, QBA members explored potential collaborations in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, food security, logistics, and other sectors of mutual interest.\n\nThe QBA emphasized the need for long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships and the importance of stable investment environments to attract foreign investment. They highlighted the strategic advantages of Qatar's advanced infrastructure, favorable regulatory framework, and central position in the Gulf region as ideal for facilitating joint ventures with Asian markets, particularly China.\n\nKey areas of cooperation discussed included infrastructure development, energy, agriculture, food security, logistics, services, technology, food industries, tourism, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The QBA underscored the value of leveraging Lebanese expertise and the economic potential of the Qatari market to foster joint projects benefiting all parties.\n\nIn their discussions with Dr al-Ani, the QBA members focused on enhancing infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and logistics sectors in Iraq. For Lebanon, they explored opportunities in services, technology, food industries, tourism, and SMEs. Regarding Hong Kong, they examined potential partnerships in financial services, technology, innovation, trade, and logistics, recognizing Hong Kong's role as a global business hub.\n\nSheikh Faisal stressed the importance of moving from discussions to concrete investment opportunities, emphasizing the role of direct communication between investors and companies. He affirmed that QBA's participation in the forum underscores Qatar's commitment to expanding its international economic relations and building enduring partnerships with diverse markets.",
  "summary": "The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) held a series of meetings Tuesday with senior economic officials and leaders of international trade institutions as part of its participation in the World Inve...",
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}