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The Qatari-Maltese Business Meeting was held today, Wednesday, June 24, via videoconference. The Qatari side was chaired by Mr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Board Member of Qatar Chamber and Chairman of the Food Security and Environment Committee, while the Maltese side was chaired by Dr. Marthese Portelli, CEO of The Malta Chamber, with the participation of several Qatari and Maltese businesspersons.
During the meeting, both sides discussed trade cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them, particularly in the fields of Technology, AI & Cybersecurity, Financial Services, Fintech & RegTech, corporate services and public administration, as well as infrastructure and hospitality.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli affirmed the distinguished relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Malta, as well as the shared desire to strengthen cooperation across various fields, especially in the economic, commercial, and investment sectors.
He noted Qatar Chamber’s keenness to support all efforts aimed at developing economic and trade cooperation between the two countries by stimulating mutual and joint investments, enhancing the role of the private sector in Qatar and Malta, and encouraging cooperation between businesspeople and companies in both countries.
Al Obaidli pointed out that trade exchange between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Malta achieved positive growth last year, reaching about QR 46.4 million, compared with nearly QR 40.3 million in 2024, recording growth of approximately 15%. However, he noted that this figure remains below aspirations.
He added that the private sectors in both Qatar and Malta enjoy promising and attractive investment opportunities across many sectors, stressing the importance of exchanging visits and holding joint meetings, whether in person or through digital platforms, due to their significant role in bringing the business communities of both countries closer and introducing them to the investment climate and available opportunities on both sides.
Al Obaidli further stated that Qatar Chamber encourages Qatari businesspeople and investors to explore investment opportunities available in Malta and to consider establishing partnerships and joint ventures with their Maltese counterparts. He also affirmed that the Chamber welcomes Maltese companies wishing to enter the Qatari market and benefit from the opportunities offered by the State of Qatar, supported by an advanced investment environment, modern infrastructure, and a distinguished strategic location.
For her part, Dr. Marthese Portelli, CEO of The Malta Chamber, affirmed the Maltese side’s desire to strengthen trade and investment cooperation relations with the Qatari side, noting that Malta offers many incentives that encourage investment.
