Qatar-UK Business and Investment Forum addresses aviation links
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(left to right) Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State for International Trade in the United Kingdom with Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, HE Mr Akbar Al Baker.
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The event was also attended by senior Qatar and UK political representatives such as the UK's Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox and Qatar's Minister of Transport and Communication, HE Mr Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti and Minister of Finance, His Excellency Mr. Ali Shareef Al Emadi.
The forum also featured a gala dinner attended by His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and his wife, Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex.
HE Mr Al Baker spoke at a panel discussion on the first day of the forum, commenting on the leading role that aviation plays in the expanding business landscape relationship between the two countries.
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Pictured during a panel discussion in London are HE Dr Hanan Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health to the State of Qatar (left), Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, HE Mr. Akbar Al Baker (centre left), HE Dr Hassan Al Darhem, Qatar University President (centre right) and The Rt Honorable Ms Karen Bradley (right), MP Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in the United Kingdom.
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HE Mr. Al Baker spoke alongside other leading speakers such as H.E. Dr. Hanan Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health and HE Dr Hassan Al Darhem, President, Qatar University. Qatar Airways works with many British companies such as Rolls Royce contributing to both investment and employment opportunities.
During this high profile appearance to the delegation, HE Mr Al Baker (above) hinted towards a further commitment to the UK economy with a potential expansion to two new UK destinations.
Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive Officer, HE Mr Akbar Al Baker, said: “I’m honoured that Qatar Airways has been able to participate at this important event under the guidance of our Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani. We are proud of the part we play in encouraging trade between the UK and Qatar with more than 70 flights each week between the State of Qatar and destinations in the UK such as London Heathrow, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Manchester.
"In addition, London is home to the headquarters of International Airlines Group (IAG), of which we are a proud shareholder and the UK will also be the very first market to which we will fly our recently launched Qsuite this summer, bringing First to Business Class, a direct reflection of the importance we place upon the Qatar – UK relationship.”
