Doha: The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), under the umbrella of its G20 Advisory Group, yesterday consulted with CEOs of leading companies in the Middle East and North Africa on key messages for G20 leaders on stimulating economic growth and job creation.
The meeting was hosted by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of ICC Qatar and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI). Business leaders from companies - including Shell Qatar, Qatar Financial Center, Al Khaliji Bank, Doha Bank, Qatari Diar, the Arab Potash Company, the Arab Bank, Kuwait Financial Center, Gulf North Africa Holding Company, Bank of Baroda and Banque de Tunisie - participated in the meeting.
"The economies of the Middle East and North Africa are a critical element of global economic growth and it is therefore a valuable opportunity for our local and regional business leaders to contribute to the solutions," said the QCCI chief.
"Economic realities are fast changing and forcing businesses to adapt and come up with forward-looking measures to support open national economies. The Gulf can bring its experience to bear on the G20 process," said Remy Rowhani, CEO of QCCI and ICC Qatar.
The Middle East and North Africa meeting in Doha comes as part of a series of regional consultations in Mexico, Hong Kong and Zurich. Outcomes of the discussions will form a basis for business views being brought to the G20 Summit, being held on 3-4 November 2011.
© The Peninsula 2011
