Past Events

The State of Qatar is experiencing a development considered by experts as one of the fastest in the world. The country, which is working to diversify its economy away from the oil and gas sector, offers Belgian businesses ample opportunities to export their experience and know-how to its growing market.

For that reason, Club Wallonia Export and the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, in presence of Mr. Saoud Al-Binali, First Secretary at the Embassy of Qatar, had the pleasure to welcome, a large number of Belgian investors, to an interactive meeting with a view to shedding light on the various investment opportunities offered by the fastest growing economy in the Gulf region.

For a great start to the day, the ABLCC offered the participants a breakfast in the Arab style.

Then, all participants were ready to attend the seminar in order to learn more on ways of investment in the State of Qatar.

In their opening speech, Mrs. Monique Oger, Head of Communication at Club Wallonia Export, and Mr. Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of ABLCC, pointed out the remarkable ascent of Qatar on the international stage, as well as the strong partnership opportunities. Furthermore, Mr. Hijazin encouraged Belgian companies to take full advantage of the good reputation of the label “made in Belgium”.

Afterwards, Mr. Jean-Marc Damry, Editor at Trends Tendance, took the floor and presented a comprehensive overview of the economic and social evolution of the region.

Mr. Benjamin de Seille, Specialist in the Gulf Region, provided the participants with practical information to set up a business in Qatar, while drawing attention to some of the cultural and legal aspects.

Finally, Mr. Denis Rutot, Managing Director of Chassis Hanin, Mr. Romain Olieslager, Partner Account Manager of Market IP, and Mr. Nicolas Kadri, Managing Partner at Mobilu, shared their experience in establishing their companies in Qatar. Then a debate took place in the form of a question and answer session.

To bring to a close this interesting seminar, the participants had the opportunity to establish contacts during a buffet-lunch.