Qatar And Malta Explore Stronger Trade And Investment Ties

Business leaders from Qatar and Malta have agreed to work towards closer commercial and investment cooperation, after a virtual meeting organised jointly by Qatar Chamber and The Malta Chamber. The session brought together company representatives from both countries to find practical ways to do more business with one another.

The meeting was chaired by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidly, Board Member of Qatar Chamber and Chairman of its Food Security and Environment Committee, alongside Dr Marthese Portelli, Chief Executive Officer of The Malta Chamber. Both led the conversation with business figures from across the two economies.

Talks focused on areas where Malta has built a strong reputation, including technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, financial services and fintech. Participants also looked at openings in corporate services, public administration, infrastructure and hospitality, showing how wide the relationship between the two countries has become.

Al Obaidly pointed to the strong relations between Qatar and Malta and stressed the value of building closer economic and commercial ties. He said Qatar Chamber remains committed to backing joint ventures and helping businesses in both countries form lasting partnerships, noting clear interest on both sides in working more closely together.

He said trade between the two countries grew by around 15% last year to reach QR46.4 million, up from QR40.3 million the year before, and added that there is plenty of room for further growth. Al Obaidly encouraged Qatari investors to look at opportunities in Malta, and invited Maltese companies to make the most of Qatar's business environment, modern infrastructure and strategic location.

Dr Portelli reaffirmed Malta's strong interest in building economic ties with Qatar, highlighting the support and opportunities on offer to foreign investors in the country. Her comments signalled that The Malta Chamber is ready to help Qatari companies reach European markets, and to support Maltese firms looking to set up in the Gulf.

The meeting builds on a relationship that has been growing steadily, with both chambers well placed to connect investors and companies working in similar fields.