(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar is on its way to become an industrial hub thanks to the Saudi-led siege, leading businessman M S Bukhari told Qatar Urdu Radio's live radio show Haqeeqat yesterday.
Many positive changes have taken place in Qatar after the Gulf crisis began, he stated, while citing the strengthening of the industrial sector by the government as an example.
'The trade between Qatar and Oman increased by a staggering 2,000%, while there has been an increase of around 400% between Qatar India trade. Similarly, trade relations between Qatar and Turkey, among many other countries are also developing at a fast rate, he said, adding that there were more business opportunities in Qatar than ever before.
'The reputation of the blockading countries was affected in the international business community with the crisis. Businessmen are questioning whether or not these governments can be trusted since they acted so rashly against Qatar, remarked Bukhari.
Haqeeqat, which aims to engage and interact with the large South Asian expatriate community in Qatar, is a joint venture of Gulf Times and Qatar Media Corporation Urdu Radio. It is broadcast from Sunday to Thursday on FM107.
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