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Kuwait, November 6 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the 9th EU-GCC Business Forum, held in Kuwait under the theme "Together for Shared Prosperity". The forum, which concludes today, saw the participation of several senior government officials and business leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the European Union (EU).Qatar was represented at the forum by Assistant Undersecretary for Industry and Business Development at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Saleh bin Majid Al Khulaifi.The forum aimed to strengthen economic relations between the European Union and the GCC countries by supporting economic diversification efforts and discussing ways to develop trade and investment cooperation between the two sides.The sessions addressed several key themes, most notably: trade and investment, the digital economy, artificial intelligence and innovation, the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), capacity building, and empowering youth and entrepreneurs.The forum also featured an accompanying exhibition, along with sectoral and joint meetings between representatives of the public and private sectors, aimed at exploring cooperation opportunities and building fruitful investment partnerships between the two sides.Meanwhile, Assistant Undersecretary Al Khulaifi participated in a panel discussion on trade and investment, which addressed ways to enhance trade relations between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, support joint investment frameworks, and promote economic diversification efforts on both sides. (QNA)
