Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Chamber (QC) recently participated in the “Mekkah Halal Forum 2025”, hosted by the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry under the theme “Sustainable Development through Halal,” from February 25 to 27 at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s conference and exhibition centre.
The Chamber’s delegation was led by Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani and included board members Abdulla bin Mohamed Al Emadi, Abdulrahman Abduljaleel Al Abdulghani and Dr Mohamed bin Jawhar Al Mohamed.
The Chamber’s delegation toured the exhibition held alongside the forum, featuring hundreds of companies showcasing a diverse range of products related to the halal industry and its associated sectors. They explored the exhibits and received briefings from officials at the participating pavilions.
In statements, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim emphasized that the halal sector is a key pillar of sustainable economic growth and presents a promising opportunity to enhance global trade and investment. He reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to participating in the forum, highlighting its role in representing the Qatari private sector, advancing the halal industry in Qatar, and keeping pace with global trends in this vital sector.
He also underscored the Chamber’s interest in developing the halal industry, encouraging businessmen and investors to explore opportunities across its various sectors. He asserted its commitment to supporting Qatari companies and enhancing their international partnerships, contributing to economic diversification and the realization of Qatar National Vision 2030.
The halal sector encompasses a broad range of products and services, including food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, Islamic finance, and halal tourism—further reinforcing the need to develop this industry to ensure its sustainability and expansion.
The forum aimed to enhance cooperation among participating countries in the halal industry by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and international experts to explore the latest trends in this rapidly growing sector and highlight emerging trade and investment opportunities.
Led by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, the delegation met with a delegation of the Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by First Deputy Chairman Kurbanov Davronbek. The meeting discussed the expansion of trade and economic cooperation, attracting investments, developing business cooperation, and organizing mutual delegation visits.
It also discussed avenues for cooperation between the two chambers and explored investment opportunities across various sectors in both countries.
Speaking at the meeting, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim praised the close relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan, noting that the volume of trade exchange remains below expectations. He encouraged the Uzbekistan Chamber to organise a business delegation visit to Qatar to engage with their Qatari counterparts and explore areas of mutual cooperation.
