CII CEOs Explore Business Opportunities in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: In line with the objective of furthering India-Qatar bilateral economic and commercial engagement, the Embassy of India in Doha and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), a premier business association of India, organized a high-level visit of CEOs delegation, led by Vir S Advani, Chairman, CII Trade Policy Council and Chairman & Managing Director, Blue Star Limited, to Qatar from 2 to 3 June 2024, to explore possibilities of cooperation and collaboration with the Qatari businesses and institutions.

During their visit to Doha, the CII Delegation held several meetings, including with H E Saleh bin Majid Al Khulaifi, Assistant Undersecretary for Industry Affairs and Business Development, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Qatar and Eng. Khalid Ahmad Al Obaidli, President, Public Authority for Regulatory Real Estate, Qatar. The delegation also held meetings/visits to Qatar Financial Centre, Qatar Free Zones Authority, and Invest Qatar (Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar).

The meetings and discussions focussed on identifying potential synergies in areas like MEP technology, AI, renewable energy, food security, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.

These discussions highlighted the significant potential for mutually beneficial cooperation between Indian and Qatari businesses.

The CII CEOs delegation attended a Networking Luncheon with the Qatari and Indian businessmen and investors, organized by the Indian Business and Professionals Council, Qatar.

The Chief Guest of the event, India’s Ambassador to Qatar, H E Vipul, highlighted the abundant business opportunities between India and Qatar and commended IBPC for their initiative and support.