More Cooperation Through Slovenian Qatar Association

12. 03. 2013

More Cooperation Through Slovenian Qatar Association


The Slovenian Qatar Association was founded on the 16th January 2013, on the initiative of some individuals who have already been dealing with the Arabic countries, with the main aim to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Slovenia and the State of Qatar.

 

The Association strives for promotion of economic and cultural relationships and connection on various fields between the Republic of Slovenia and the State of Qatar and other countries - members of the Gulf Council Cooperation (GCC). There are nine sections in the Association (section for sports, GCC, ecology, small and middle enterprises, culture, education, economy, tourism, lawand general affairs). Each section takes concern of active cooperation between the countries and plans numerous activities, such as trainings from the area of law, business operation, culture, Halal, organizes exhibitions, entertaining events etc. in order to inform the Slovenian organizations and to prepare them for better operation in Qatar. The first such event will take place in May 2013.

 

 

However, the Association's mission is not only to inform the Slovenians about the Arabic culture and making business, but also to introduce Slovenia to the Qataris, who apart from sport, know little about it. Therefore the Association intends to invite some Qatari citizens to Slovenia as well as take the Slovenians to Qatar and other GCC countries in order to introduce the various possibilities for cooperation on both sides. The Slovenia is the country with countless options for the Qataris: apart from investments there is an opportunity for the Slovenian tourism as well.

 

Tatjana Novak, the President of the Slovenian Qatar Association: »Sport is already a Slovenian ambassador in Qatar. But we wish the Arabic world in the Gulf got acquainted with other possibilities Slovenia has to offer. The ASSOCIATION was established on the basis of connecting, and mainly of spreading the Slovenian culture in Qatar. Therefore the OBJECTIVE is to get in contact with some individuals from Qatar with the aim of linking both sides. The Slovenian Qatar Association intends firstly to present the Slovenian side to Qatar and to gain trust through its activities. The PURPOSE of the Association is that all of its members who already deal with Qatar or other GCC countries, spread their know-how and experience in Slovenia on other parties concerned.«

 

The Association is aware that the key to making business in Qatar and other Arabic countries is trust, patience and time. As the President, Mrs Tatjana Novak mentioned, the Association »tends to gain respect step by step in the spirit of the Arabic culture.« Despite gradual building of relationships, the Association's members with the experience of making business with Qatar believe, that the Slovenian organizations have numerous opportunities to benefit. Among other also the fact that Qatar is the country of the future due to clear development plan for the next eight years. They have a budget for constructing 740 kilometres of metro, more than 350 hotels, more than thousands kilometres of various roads, 9 stadiums, 20 public schools, more than 50 different factories and intend to convey more than 40 million passengers annually through a Qatar Airways and newly opened airport.

 

Source: SloveniaTimes

 

More Cooperation Through Slovenian Qatar Association