(MENAFN- The Peninsula) By Mohammad Shoeb / The Peninsula
Qatari investors and members of the business community, including the Qatar Chamber (QC), the country's oldest and largest private industry representative body, said that the blockading countries have failed in their plans to harm the Qatari economy.
Prominent investors and businessmen, including Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassem Al Thani, Chairman of QC, praised the contents of the speech of Emir, H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, delivered at the 72nd session of United Nations' General Assembly meeting.
It was a word of pride that affirmed Qatar's steadfastness, strong leadership and the rational approach of its people. Qatari leading business minds reaffirmed in one voice that the siege countries failed in their intention. The blockading countries wanted to halt the progress of Qatar by shaking the basic pillars of the Qatari economy.
Sheikh Khalifa described the speech of the Emir as 'strong and comprehensive that highlighted Qatar's consistent policy in supporting humanitarian issues around the world and country's initiatives to achieve peace and security. The Chairman of QC affirmed that the speech was decisive with regard to the Qatar's sovereignty, which does not accept any interference, while at the same time proposing a solution to the crisis through dialogue.
Sheikh Khalifa added that the speech expressed Qatar's position on regional and international issues, affirming its firm stance supporting the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, considering that the allegations made by the blockading countries are only fabrications and lies and could not produce any piece of evidence. 'We are proud of you (the Emir), and we renew our allegiance and loyalty and rally around you for Qatar to move forward in the path of progress and prosperity, a proud and resilient country, said Sheikh Khalifa.
On the impact of the blockade, he said that the siege did not affect the markets as much as it did to the siege countries that have lost their market share in Qatar. He reiterated that the blockade is an opportunity for the private sector to prove its ability to overcome the challenges. The private sector has the ability, resources and know-how to play major roles in the country's economic process.
He stressed that the efforts of the private sector, especially during the initial days of the siege was remarkable, as it focused on the continued flow of goods to the domestic market that helped avoid any shortage of consumer goods or building materials. The local businessmen and importers carried out their responsibilities well by signing contracts with new suppliers from several alternative destinations immediately after the outbreak of the crisis.
He also praised the great cooperation on the part of various governmental bodies which contributed to finding solutions to all obstacles facing the Qatari traders and opening the door for businessmen to expand their activities in order to cover and fill any deficit that might have resulted from the consequences of the blockade.
Saad Al Tawah Al Hajri, another leading businessman, highlighted Qatar's contribution to the fight against terrorism and its pivotal role in supporting the efforts of the United Nations to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and its commitment to international issues.
Al Hajri stressed the ability of the Qatari economy in addressing challenges. 'The right choice has succeeded in overcoming difficulties, finding alternatives that have ensured the continuity of projects and achieving sustainable development in record time, Al Hajri was quoted by Al Sharq as saying.
Yet another leading businessman, Ahmed Hussein Al Khalaf, stressed that the speech of the Emir, highlights the characters of Qatari people and its leadership that always strive to address various issues and humanitarian crises the people are facing in difference parts of world, including the Arab and Islamic countries.
'The State of Qatar is in service of the humanity and fight against terrorism in all its forms. It also focuses on combating the roots of this phenomenon. Qatar is one of the world's leading investors in education which benefits 7 million children worldwide, in addition to being the third country worldwide in terms of contributing to the United Nations humanitarian relief institutions, noted Al Khalaf.
He thanked the country's leadership and all the people who stood firm and expressing their solidarity in fighting the unjust siege imposed by neighbouring countries, who tried to thrust upon Qatar their guardianship by suddenly halting the supplies of food, medicine and other essentials.
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