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Qatar Chamber recently held a virtual meeting with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), attended by Philippe Dessoy, President of the ABLCC; Mohamed bin Ahmed Al-Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Vice President of the ABLCC; and Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC.

The meeting focused on expanding trade and investment relations between Qatar and Belgium, highlighting key opportunities for cross-border business collaboration. Discussions also centered on revitalizing the role of the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC) to drive deeper economic ties and strengthen commercial engagement with the European Union.

Speaking at the meeting, Mohamed Al Obaidli highlighted Qatar’s position as a major energy hub and premier investment destination for Europe, affirming that Europe remains vital to Qatar, particularly in technology and cross-border investment. He pointed to vast partnership opportunities between Qatari and Belgian businesses across multiple sectors, noting that Qatar’s world-class infrastructure, competitive investment climate, and strategic global connectivity reinforce its status as a regional business hub.

Furthermore, Al Obaidli stressed the need to activate the ABLCC’s mechanisms, elevating its role to expand trade flows and open dynamic new communication channels for investors on both sides. For his part, Philippe Dessoy said that there are several leading Qatari investments in Belgium across a number of sectors, noting that there remains considerable scope for further Qatari investments in Belgium and Europe more broadly.

Dessoy urged business leaders to capitalize on Belgium’s strategic position within the European Union to deepen economic ties between the Arab world and the EU. He also stressed the importance of stepping up trade delegations and bilateral business visits to uncover emerging joint ventures and investment opportunities.

For his part, Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC, announced that the chamber is preparing to host a major economic conference in Brussels next year. He extended an invitation to Qatar Chamber to participate as a guest of honor or strategic partner, which would contribute to strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Qatari and Belgian companies.

The Belgian side also invited Qatar Chamber and Qatari companies to participate in European Hydrogen Week 2026, to be held in Brussels from 26 to 30 October 2026 under the theme “Scaling Hydrogen, Strengthening Resilience.”

The event brings together policymakers, companies, investors, and experts to explore opportunities and the latest developments in hydrogen, renewable energy, and green technologies, while fostering partnerships and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.