17-12-2025
Qatar Chamber hosted a Syrian delegation headed by H.E.bdul Rahman Salama, Represetative of the Presidency in Aleppo and Deputy Governor of Aleppo. The delegation was received by H.E. Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber, in the presence of Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli and Dr. Mohamed bin Jawhar Al Mohamed, Board Members.
The Syrian delegation included Mahmoud Al-Shahadi, Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Hazem Lotfy, Investment Coordinator; and Abdul Karim Al-Thalji, Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, in addition to coordinators of community meetings.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries in various fields, particularly in trade, economy, and investment, as well as the investment opportunities available in Aleppo.
The meeting also discussed the possibility of organising a joint business meeting or workshop, bringing together officials from various economic sectors in Aleppo Governorate and representatives of Qatari companies across different sectors, to introduce the governorate’s investment opportunities in detail before Qatari investors.
In his remarks, Al Kuwari stressed the deep relations between both countries, highlighting the strong interest of Qatari business owners in exploring available investment opportunities, particularly in light of the extensive reconstruction underway in Syria.
He noted that Aleppo Governorate is considered Syria’s industrial and economic capital, underscoring that Qatari business leaders are keen to learn more about its investment climate and available opportunities, especially in the industrial, agricultural, and commercial sectors.
For his part, Abdul Rahman Salama invited Qatari business owners to explore the investment opportunities available in Aleppo across various economic sectors. He explained that the cement sector, for example, is currently dilapidated and in need of reconstruction, presenting significant investment potential.
He noted that Aleppo Governorate is the largest governorate after Damascus and is considered Syria’s largest industrial city. He added that since liberation, approximately 1,400 new factories have been established in Aleppo, calling on Qatari businessmen to invest in this vital industrial sector.
On his part, Mohamed Al-Obaidli stressed the need for a clear investment map for Aleppo Governorate that outlines all sectors, available investment opportunities, and related incentives. He noted that Syria is distinguished by its skilled technical workforce and human competencies across various fields, emphasising that the Qatari side is keen to invest in Syria in general and in Aleppo Governorate in particular.
For his part, Dr. Mohamed bin Jawhar highlighted the sincere fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries, noting that these ties are clearly reflected in cooperation across the trade, economic, and investment fields, and reaffirming the strong interest of Qatari business leaders in investing in Syria.
On the other hand, Hazem Lotfy stated that under the new law, investment is now 100 percent open to foreign investors, offering numerous incentives and facilities. These include the free movement of capital, the entry of technical workers, and facilities at both the agricultural and industrial levels. He also invited Qatari business owners to visit Aleppo Governorate to explore the available investment opportunities firsthand.
While Mahmoud Al-Shahadi said that the population of Aleppo Governorate exceeds 7.5 million people, and that there is a great need for many projects within the framework of reconstruction, which generates major investment opportunities looking for investors, noting that as of December 18, 2025, a campaign will be launched in Aleppo Governorate to finance projects from the Syrians themselves.
