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The Qatar Chamber participated in meetings with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce to explore opportunities for deeper trade and investment ties, according to the Qatar News Agency. Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidly, a Qatar Chamber board member who chairs the food security, environment, technology and innovation committees, represented the Qatari side at the sessions held in Brussels. The talks highlighted ways to increase mutual investments and commercial exchanges between the private sectors.
Members elected new leadership during the meetings, the Qatar News Agency reported. Philippe Dessoy assumed the role of president of the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce while Al Obaidly was named vice chairman of the board. The updated board also features Rashed bin Nasser Al Kaabi as a Qatari representative, and Saadallah Zaiter was appointed assistant secretary general.
Discussions centered on reinforcing the chamber’s position as a bridge between Arab and European private sectors. Participants examined its contribution to facilitating partnerships and new avenues for joint work among companies and investors from both regions. They also considered upgrades to the chamber’s website to transform it into a comprehensive platform for activating trade and building connections, noting that Brussels hosts the European Union headquarters.
Al Obaidly outlined the investment climate in Qatar with a focus on prospects in innovation and technology sectors. He invited Belgian and Luxembourg trade delegations to visit Qatar to examine available opportunities at close range. The presentation underscored the potential for expanded collaboration in these growing areas.
Qatar Chamber figures show that bilateral trade with Belgium reached QR 4.6 billion in 2024. A European Commission trade factsheet placed total goods trade between the EU and Qatar at 15.7 billion euros in 2025, with EU exports to Qatar at 8.3 billion euros. Qatar remains a principal supplier of liquefied natural gas to Belgium’s Zeebrugge terminal, according to earlier Qatar Chamber statements.
The Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce has operated for more than 45 years as a connector between businesses in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Arab world. In an announcement on its website, the chamber detailed its network of companies, chambers of commerce, diplomats and government agencies that support trade and investment promotion. The recent meetings with the Qatar Chamber continue this established pattern of engagement.
Previous Qatar-Belgium business meetings have reviewed cooperation in sectors including healthcare, education, information technology, aviation and environmental consultancy. The Qatar Chamber has hosted Belgian delegations and participated in joint economic commissions to identify prospects for joint ventures. Such activities align with ongoing efforts to strengthen private sector links across the regions.
