ABOUT US
The GBCQ was founded in December 2002 in Doha being a non-governmental and non-profit seeking association representing all interested German and Qatari companies, their representatives, as well as Germans, Qataris and other nationalities, engaged in business activities in both countries.
Learn moreOBJECTIVES
Business Relations
Promote business relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Qatar
Trade
Offer a link to organizers of German trade missions and German foreign trade offices promoting Middle East / German business relations and promote German trade and industry sectors in Qatar
Economic Relations
Assist the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Doha by providing any information relevant to the promotion of economic relations
Reinforcing Contacts
Develop and reinforce contacts between the business councils of other countries active in the state of Qatar
Representing Business
Represent the business interests of German and Qatari business people when dealing with government institutions, authorities and other official organisations of the two countries
Networking Platform
Provide Qatari and German business men and women on a regular basis with a networking platform to exchange their views and organise business events, seminars, symposia, discussions as well as social events in order to enhance mutual communication and cooperation
BOARD
The Board of the German Business Council Qatar is the cooperative executive body of the association. Taking into account the decisions of the Annual General Meeting, the Board supports the fulfilment of the objectives of the GBCQ and protects the interests of its members. The members of the Board are elected every two years from among the circle of company representatives. The Board consists of 5 persons; the Chairman of the Board, the Vice-Chairman of the Board and three other representatives of the member companies. H.E. The German Ambassador to the State of Qatar is an Honorary Board Member of the GBCQ.
Lothar Freischlader
Honorary Board Member
HE Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Qatar
H.E. Sheikha Hanadi bint Nasser bin Khaled Al Thani
Honorary Board Member
Henning Zimmermann
Chairman
Schenker Logistics W.L.L.
Herbert Klausner
Board Member
Siemens Energy
Elias Chedid
Board Member
SEIB Insurance & Reinsurance L.L.C.
Hakan Ozdemir
CEO
Siemens
Jens Schuster
Managing Director
Sachsen Consulting
EVENTS
As the main objective of the Council is to promote, cultivate and support business relations between Germany and Qatar by providing a platform where business representatives from both countries can meet and exchange views and ideas, the GBCQ organises events on a regular basis.
Company Visit at DHL Express and Panel Discussion on how sustainability is reshaping the future of Logistics
Company Visit and Panel Discussion...
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BECOME A MEMBER!
The GBCQs membership is growing since its foundation, however we are welcoming new members in order to increase and improve the scope of our activities, i.e. GBCQ is closely cooperating with the German Industry and Commerce Office Qatar (AHK).
Premium
Membership
QAR 20,000 / Year
- Additionally to corporate Membership benefits customized support
- Setting up meetings with key policy makers/influencers through the network of the German Industry and Commerce Office Qatar (AHK)
- Access to intimate events with Government
- Possibility to speak at GBCQ events
- One dedicated VIP table for 4 representatives at GBCQ Christmas Dinner
- your roll-up will be placed at all GBCQ Events
Your logo will appear:
- On the GBCQ website with a direct link to your website
- in our e-mail signatures with a direct link to your website
- in our e-mail invitations to Council events
- on all name badges at all Council events
- on a dedicated signboard at the AHK/GBCQ office
Corporate
Membership
QAR 4,500 / YearQAR 1,000 for every additional associate
- General advocacy support
- Access to all and member- exclusive Council events/ webinars
- Listing of your company details on the GBCQ website
- Possibility to send announcements to the GBCQ database
- Membership Card for exclusive discounts on numerous F&B outlets, hotels etc. in Doha
- Inter-Council events (Back2Business, speed dating...)
- Social events (Stammtisch)
- Membership discount on entrance fee at GBCQ Events
Private
Membership
QAR 1,000 / Year
- Inclusion of name in in private member’s list in the online member’s directory
- Invitation to GBCQ events
- Voting right at the Annual General Member’s Assembly
- Membership card that entitles the corporate member to exclusive discounts on numerous F&B outlets, hotels etc. in Doha
Get in touch
We are always ready to provide you with more information and answer any questions you may have.
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