Doha: Qatar Chamber (QC) affirmed its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at enhancing cooperation between the business communities of both countries. QC aims to provide facilities and support to Portuguese businessmen and investors wishing to enter the Qatari market.
According to Qatar News Agency, this commitment was highlighted during a meeting between Qatar Chamber board member, HE Eng. Ali bin Abdul Latif Al Mesnad, and Secretary-General of the Arab-Portuguese Chamber Hayder Al Khodairi, along with his accompanying delegation, which included several Portuguese companies. The discussions focused on opportunities for cooperation and partnership in various sectors.
In this context, HE Eng. Ali Al Mesnad emphasized that relations between Qatar and Portugal have witnessed significant development, with both sides keen on enhancing cooperation across various fields. He highlighted the diverse opportunities available for establishing Qatari-Portuguese partnerships and strategic projects that serve common interests, thereby increasing trade exchange between the two countries. He stressed the existence of many promising investment opportunities that benefit businesses in both nations.
Al Mesnad invited Portuguese businessmen to invest in Qatar, noting its status as a leading investment destination regionally and internationally. He encouraged them to take advantage of Qatar's attractive investment incentives, advanced infrastructure, and flexible economic policies that promote foreign investment. These include 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, tax exemptions, easy procedures, and the country's strategic location as a gateway to regional and international markets.
For his part, Member of the Board of Directors of the Arab-Portuguese Chamber, Nuno Anahory, stated that the visiting delegation includes several Portuguese companies operating across sectors such as tourism, mining, hospitality, real estate, and legal services. He noted that the delegation aims to explore Qatar's investment environment and engage with Qatari companies to strengthen cooperation. Anahory stressed his country's readiness to provide support and assistance to Qatari investors wishing to invest in Portugal, offering necessary economic data and information to establish businesses there.
In turn, Hayder Al Khodairi highlighted the ongoing cooperation between the Arab-Portuguese Chamber and Qatar Chamber. He noted their intention to increase the frequency of joint meetings in the coming period to further strengthen trade relations between the two countries.