The Canadian-Qatari Business Forum (CQBF) is preparing key initiatives to explore trade and employment generation for Doha-based Canadian companies, as well as Qatar’s potential participation in a major tech conference in Montreal. According to executive director Yasser Dhouib, the CQBF will be working with the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade of the Government of Ontario, which will be hosting a webinar titled ‘Opportunities for Canadian Companies in the State of Qatar’ slated tentatively on September 10, 2024. Dhouib told Gulf Times that the ministry will promote the webinar through its extensive network of companies. He underscored the event’s significance, saying it aims to provide participants with an overview of the opportunities available for Canadian companies that want to tap and expand their footprint in the Qatari market. The event will be moderated by Eyad Qudsi, area director, Middle East and Africa, at the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Qudsi will be joined by Dhouib and Ibrahim Adelhamin, representing CQBF. “We are inviting the Canadian Embassy in Qatar to participate in this event. Also, we will be highlighting several upcoming events in Doha related to solar energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in which CQBF will be participating,” Dhouib pointed out. Aside from the webinar, Dhouib said CQBF is also exploring the opportunity for Qatar to be profiled during the sixth edition of ‘MTL connect: Montreal Digital Week’, which will be held from October 15-18 under the main theme ‘Metamorphose’. Dhouib said: “This annual event is focused on AI, cybersecurity, culture and creativity, education, and digital inclusion. Last year’s groups, representing several other countries, notably France, Belgium, and Tunisia, were partners of the event.” According to its website: “MTL connect: Montreal Digital Week, is an annual international event organised by the non-profit organisation Montreal Digital Spring (Printemps numérique). “This gathering of entrepreneurs, researchers, decision-makers, industry players, and artists aims to provide an understanding of the challenges and issues of the digital revolution while presenting opportunities and offering solutions to take advantage of them. It’s also an opportunity for participants to expand their network and develop business relationships and collaborations.” The website added: “MTL connect takes a cross-disciplinary approach to the digital field, through its economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts on various sectors of activity.”
