Dubai: Qatar Chamber participated in the Business Advisory and Development Council (BAB) meeting of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), held from Oct. 29-30 at the Expo Center Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar Chamber Board Member Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli led the chamber's delegation participating in the event. The delegation also included member of the Chamber's Tourism Committee Noura Salman Al Ameri and Director of the Committees and Business Councils Affairs Department Hamad Ali Muaiqal Al Marri.

The meeting was convened under the theme "Building Diversified and Interconnected Economies: Private Sector Strategies," focusing on the food, agriculture, and tourism sectors. It aimed to promote public-private collaboration to drive economic diversification, connectivity, and integration, while enhancing opportunities in tourism, agriculture, SMEs, and entrepreneurship.

The discussions also focused on identifying innovative solutions to strengthen regional connectivity and mobilize investment in innovation and digitalization across the MENA region.

During the opening session, Al Obaidli emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships as pivotal for economic diversification in Qatar. He noted that Qatar's model of fostering such partnerships has been instrumental in attracting investments and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy, aligning with its vision for sustainable development.

Al Obaidli highlighted that public-private partnerships are crucial for building a resilient and adaptive economy. He mentioned that activating these partnerships contributes to diversifying the national economy by expanding the production base and developing sectors like renewable energy, manufacturing industries, and the digital economy, while also improving spending efficiency and ensuring the continuity of services under all circumstances.

He further stressed the significance of involving the private sector in formulating and implementing development strategies, enabling it to play a key role in achieving economic and social development.