ICC Qatar discusses trade facilitation mechanisms

The first meeting of the Customs and Trade Facilitation Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) discussed the World Trade Organization Harmonized System Codes (WTO HS codes) and how it is implemented in Qatar, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Laws (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR) and how does it impact digitalization, and how do companies follow and apply the Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG).

The meeting shared several local challenges which they face.

Chairman of the Commission Hussam Alkokhon noted the Commission's commitment to supporting Qatar's National Digital Strategy, leveraging technology and digital solutions to modernize and optimize trade processes for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Vice Chairman of the Commission EngAli bin Abdullatif Al Mesned recommended to address letters to the concerned governmental and Semi-Governmental authorities to help find solutions for such challenges.

Eng Al Mesned said he was optimistic that the collective expertise and dedication could significantly impact and develop the customs and trade facilitation practices in Qatar nationally and internationally.

He added that the Commission would focus on fostering collaboration and driving positive change within the industries to essentially make trade simpler, uplift Qatar in standing internationally, and most importantly, develop more efficient and productive trade practices for the benefit of Qatar's private sector to be in line with Qatar Vision 2030.