Minister of Economy and Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, looking at one of the exhibits in South Carolina yesterday.
DOHA: Minister of Economy and Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, said that the ongoing exhibition in South Carolina plays a crucial role in building bridges of communication with the communities in the American cities.
The Minister visited the two-day exhibition, a part of Qatar’s Economic Roadshow in US, opened yesterday in Charleston, South Carolina.
“This exhibition reflects the keenness of the State of Qatar to consolidate the economic and investment partnership with the United States of America as part of the Economic Mobility Initiative, which includes the first phase of a visit to four American cities from Miami, Florida, Washington, DC, and Charleston, South Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina,” said the Minister in a statement after his visit.
The exhibition highlights the history of the State of Qatar and history of its heritage and culture as well as the definition of its competitive economic capabilities and it aims to promote Qatar as a reliable and safe investment destination.
Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani at the pavilion.
Mohammed Barakat, Executive Director of the US-Qatar Business Council, toured various pavilions of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Qatar Airways, Doha Film Institute, Qatar Foundation, in addition to a group of American companies that are associated with investment projects with Qatar such as Occidental Petroleum, Boeing, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips.
The first edition of the exhibition was held in Miami, Florida, and the second was in Charleston. The third edition will be organised in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Through its pavilion, the Ministry has sought to focus on the advantages of the Qatari economy and highlight the depth of the strategic partnership between Qatar and the US by presenting designs and interactive elements on the business environment in the country.
Visitors to the pavilion can access these elements and designs, which have been developed in an interactive and interesting manner, with the aim of introducing Qatar’s economic potential and investments in the US, as well as private sector investments.
The Minister with the Governor of South Carolina, Henry McMaster.
For its part, the Doha Film Foundation’s pavilion sheds light on the latest films of the Foundation, the most prestigious awards and accolades received by the Ajyal Film Festival, as well as providing key information on the financing of the film and production sector. The Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QFIS) presents a range of designs on its programmes, projects and achievements in education, scientific research and community development, and talks about the sustained cooperation between Qatar and the US in education.
Qatar Airways’ stand at the exhibition features the services offered by the company to individuals and business people, and the introduction of 10 destinations, which has the largest role in bringing together and collaborating with businessmen in Qatar and the US. The exhibition includes a range of pavilions dedicated to US companies that are associated with investment partnerships with the State of Qatar.
In addition, the exhibition is organizing various events aimed at introducing the public to Qatari culture, focusing on different aspects of the country’s rich heritage life, highlighting the educational and sports environment, the country’s favorable investment climate and the strong economic potential it possesses. The bright cultural face of Qatar at all levels, promoting and strengthening its position globally.
The programme includes a number of innovative activities, including a movie trailer that will feature mini-creative models similar to six sports stadiums in Qatar, boarders taking visitors on a tour of these venues, and a number of films to be screened, Dari Qatar, produced by the Doha Film Foundation, and another film about the Doha-based Doha Msheireb, as well as the presentation of Qatari food and beverages. In addition, the events include a football field where a football show will be presented by professional professionals throughout the day.
