(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Chairman of the Federation of Gulf Chambers of Commerce Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassem Al-Thani unveiled a plan for Gulfization (employment of Gulf nationals) in the Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
Speaking at the First Gulf Economic Forum, currently held in Doha, Al-Thani said that the details of the plan will be disclosed during the forum's sessions.
He underlined that the private sector in Gulf countries is totally aware of the huge challenges facing the Gulf economies and is ready to shoulder its national responsibility to overcome them.
Al-Thani pointed out that the forum, organized for the first time in implementation of a Kuwaiti proposal, allures a large number of officials, businesspeople, industrial leaders, traders and investors.
The conferees would discuss a wide array of issues relative to the Gulf economies such as: the joint GCC economic action, successes and challenges, the role of the private sector in sustainable development and structural and economic reforms, and the future prospects of the customs union and common market Gulf, he said.
He noted the chambers of commerce have positively reacted and contributed to the GCC governments' to achieve sustainable development and economic flourishing.
The federation has recently presented to the advisory body of the GCC Supreme Council a paper on its view of laws of partnership between the public and private sectors, Al-Thani said.
Earlier, the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani inaugurated the forum.
In a speech to the participants, Sheikh Abdullah stated that the participants share the same hopes and aspirations in building strong and balanced economy in the GCC states and create partnerships between the public and private sectors.
Qatar, he said, has translated its belief in GCC joint action as it is considered today a gateway for joint Gulf investments and projects and it is also a gateway to the GCC businessmen looking for Qatari partners to set up partnerships.
He noted that Qatar believes that a strong and balanced economy is based on a real partnership between the public and private sectors, especially as Qatar seeks to build a diversified economy built on the diversification of sources of national income and not relying on energy as a key driver of the economy.
In order to achieve this Qatar has taken a number of measures to facilitate doing business to ensure efficient performance and fair competition based on transparency. In addition to these factors, Qatar has an integrated set of features helped it attract foreign investments such as that the availability of inexpensive sources of energy and raw materials, he added.
He conveyed the greetings of Qatari Amir and his wishes for a successful forum, praising the elite group of officials, experts and specialists attending this important event.
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