H.E. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority, received a US Congress delegation in Qatar Free Zones. His Excellency was joined by Senior Executives from QFZA to welcome the delegation visiting the country.

The delegation included Congressmen Darrell Issa, Lou Correa, Darin Lahood, Jay Obernolte, Andrew Garbarino and Matt Gaetz, as well as Congresswomen Victoria Spartz and Claudia Tenney.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed trade, investment, and industrial cooperation. His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sayed emphasized that QFZA aspires to enhance the cooperation and exchange of experiences in these key sectors between Qatar and the US. The two sides also reviewed issues of mutual interest that play an important and constructive role in Qatar-US relations.

The Delegation was presented with the investment opportunities and benefits offered to US companies at Qatar Free Zones. His Excellency reiterated that QFZ will continue to enhance its offering to serve as a leading regional base for companies – supported by the advanced infrastructure in the free zones and across Qatar.

It is worth mentioning that a number of leading US-based companies have announced the establishment of their businesses and operations in Qatar Free Zones.