To promote the relations between Qatar and Germany, the Qatar-German-Business-Forum was established in 2003 under the umbrella of NUMOV, German Near and Middle East Business Association/ Nah- und Mittelost- Verein (NUMOV).

Established in 1934, the German Near and Middle East Business Association / Nah- und Mittelost-Verein (NUMOV) is Germany's oldest service provider for the Near and Middle East region. Based in Berlin and Hamburg with representative offices in Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart and Dresden, NUMOV has a long tradition in promoting economic relations between Germany and the Middle East.

In the context of the Asian Games 2006, the German Near and Middle East Business Association (NUMOV) initiated in 2001 the German Working Group Asian Games Qatar 2006. As follow up, the NUMOV founded the Qatar-German-Business- Forum in 2003 to enhance the relations between the two countries in investments and trade.

Under the leadership of H. H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, the country has been developed into one of the most dynamic hubs of the region and became an important partner in the Gulf. By hosting events such as the WTO Doha conference 2001 and the forthcoming "Asian Games 2006", H. H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani granted Qatar an international standing.

For promoting the already existing economic ties and trade links between Germany and Qatar and for strengthening bilateral business activities, the Qatar-German-Business-Forum organises seminars, conferences and delegations. Furthermore, it publishes a bi-monthly magazine which provides up-to-date and relevant information on all aspects of Qatar-German investment and trade matters.

Experts offer well-founded individual counselling and advice on business environment such as market access, import and export as well as investment promotion.

Further information about services and membership fees of the Qatar-German-Business-Forum can be obtained from: