QC takes part in virtual Arab-German Energy Forum

OFFICIALS of Qatar Chamber (QC) took part in the 11th Arab-German Energy Forum’ which kicked off on Tuesday via video conference.

The virtual event is being organised by the Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the Society for International Cooperation.

QC Board Member haled bin lefeekh Al Hajri and QC General Manager Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi represented the chamber at the forum.

The digital forum brought regional ministers, CEOs, policy makers and industry leaders together to discuss and explore the challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector in the evolution and transformation to decarbonised energy systems.

In a statement issued on the occasion, Hajri said that the Arab-German relations have seen substantial development in all fields, stressing the importance of exchanging expertise between both parties in the energy sector, particularly renewable energy, and its resources.

Hajri also indicated that the digital forum offers a good opportunity for investors and representatives of companies working in the energy sector to underpin cooperation in this vital sector and expand the Arab-German commercial relations in various sectors, most prominently the energy sector.

He affirmed that the Arab countries are eager to take advantage of the vast expertise of German companies and industries in this vital sector.

Lauding the distinct relations between Germany and Qatar, Sharqi said that Germany has provided its scientific expertise to many strategic projects in Arab countries, including the implementation of many infrastructure projects.

He said that several leading German companies have participated in the implementation of various strategic projects in Qatar including electricity generation, noting that there are over 300 German companies operating in Qatar in various sectors.

In his inaugural speech, Ghorfa ArabGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Peter Ramsauer said the forum offered an opportunity to highlight a range of topics relating to investment in energy sector and strengthen cooperation between Arab and German companies in energy and renewable energy sources.

Ramsauer stressed that enhancing cooperation between Germany and Arab countries is a priority for the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.