03-08-2026
Qatar Chamber hosted today, Monday, August 3, a delegation from the UAE’s AIM Congress Organising Committee. The meeting was held in the presence of H.E. Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misned, Board Member of Qatar Chamber; H.E. Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar; and Mr. Dawood Al Shezawi, Chairman of the AIM Congress Organising Committee.
The meeting was also attended by Mr. Abdulrahman bin Abduljaleel Al Abdulghani, Board Member of Qatar Chamber; Mr. Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansori, Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber; representatives of several Qatari entities, including the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Invest Qatar, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), and Manateq (Economic Zones Company), as well as a number of business leaders from both countries.
In his remarks, H.E. Eng. Al Misned praised the strong fraternal and economic relations between Qatar and the UAE, noting that bilateral trade between exceeded QAR 30 billion last year, compared to QAR 28 billion in 2024, in addition to mutual investments across diverse sectors.
He stressed that the AIM Congress has become a vital global platform for investment dialogue. It plays an important role in fostering dialogue on the future of investment, showcasing promising opportunities, and exchanging expertise and best practices, thereby supporting sustainable economic development and strengthening international partnerships.
Eng. Al Misned expressed Qatar Chamber’s and the Qatari private sector’s aspiration to participate in this year’s edition of the Congress, noting that its focus on green energy, sustainable development, digital transformation, AI, entrepreneurship, and innovation makes it an important platform for addressing issues shaping the future of the global economy.
He further emphasised the Chamber’s commitment to participating in international economic events, given their importance in enhancing communication among business communities, exploring new avenues for cooperation and investment, and building strategic partnerships between the Qatari private sector and its global counterparts.
For his part, Dawood Al Shezawi, Chairman of the AIM Congress Organising Committee, invited Qatar Chamber and the Qatari private sector to participate in the upcoming AIM Congress, taking place September 7–9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme: “Reshaping Global Prosperity: Unlocking New Investment Pathways Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Future.”
He further invited all relevant entities to participate in the Congress and benefit from the opportunities it offers to promote Qatar’s investment potential and explore cooperation and partnership opportunities with investors and business leaders from around the world.
Al Shezawi highlighted that the event centers on three core pillars—Global Markets, Future Economies, and Next Generations. Building on the previous edition’s success—which drew over 15,000 participants from 181 countries and 74 ministers—the Congress offers Qatari entities a premier platform to showcase investment potential and forge global partnerships.
H.E. Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, UAE Ambassador to Qatar, praised the deep-rooted ties between Qatar and the UAE.
Encouraging strong Qatari participation in the upcoming AIM Congress, Ambassador Al Qamzi described the event as a premier global stage for expanding investment flows, fostering innovation, and addressing economic challenges. He emphasised that the involvement of Qatar’s business leaders and institutions will add immense value, creating new avenues for private-sector cooperation and advancing broader Gulf economic integration.
For his part, Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansori, Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber, reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to participating in global economic events. He highlighted that these platforms allow Qatari businesses to connect with international counterparts, explore cross-border partnerships, and identify high-value investments—ultimately driving international expansion and reinforcing Qatar’s standing as a leading regional and global business hub.
