Qatar Chamber has participated in the 52nd meeting of the executive committee of the Federation of the Gulf Co-operation Council Chambers (FGCCC) held in Dammam. The Chamber’s delegation was led by its general manager Saleh bin Hamad al-Sharqi and included economic expert Dr Mohamed Ibrahim and director of general manager’s office Mohamed al-Mohannadi.

Hosted by Al-Sharqia Chamber, the meeting discussed many topics including the recommendations of the technical team charged with reviewing the FGCCC’s statutes, the Golden Excellence membership, the draft annual report for the year 2021, and the draft agenda of the 58th meeting of the Federation, to be held in Muscat, on June 15, as well as the draft agenda of the 53rd meeting of the executive committee. The meeting also discussed recommendations of the 50th meeting of the executive committee and decisions of the 56th meeting of the Federation and the financial final accounts of the General Secretariat for 2020. Al-Sharqi said the meeting reviewed many issues that help in boosting economic and commercial co-operation among GCC states, stressing the Chamber’s preparedness to provide all support for the joint Gulf work, in a way that contributes to the “development of the Gulf private sector and the achievement of Gulf economic citizenship.” Al-Sharqi also noted that the executive committee holds regular meetings to examine issues and topics related to the development of trade exchange among member states. He said the committee’s main tasks include activating its role in the FGCC General Secretariat’s work programme, preparing topics to be submitted to the Federation, following-up the Federation’s decisions in coordination with the secretary-general and approving its annual work programme and final accounts.