QA Cargo and QDB partners to reinforce Qatari exports
- 3 years ago
Qatar Airways (QA) Cargo and Qatar Development Bank (QDB) have joined hands together to support the local manufacturers in Qatar. The cargo carrier is also providing discounted rates to local Qatari manufacturers who are current QDB clients and hold a certificate of origin for their products, to export to international markets.
The products by joining the hands together includes all kinds of general goods that are manufactured in the country, while dangerous goods are debarred from the deal.
Guillaume Halleux, Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo said, “Through this agreement, we are pleased to support local Qatari manufacturers and help extend the reach and availability of their products to international markets. We have a young and modern fleet of freighters, passenger freighters, mini freighters and belly-cargo planes to cater to their export requirements. Additionally, through our bespoke charter solutions, they also have the option of utilising part or full charters.”
Stating further on this occasion, Mr. Hamad Salem Mejegheer, Executive Director of Export Development and Promotion at QDB said, “We enjoy a strong strategic relationship with Qatar Airways based on common objectives and mutual understanding. This is reflected in our many bilateral initiatives, and this agreement is a product of such a synergistic partnership, which we are confident will open up new global markets and wider horizons for Qatari products more than ever before. Moreover, this will also help reduce export costs, and complement our ongoing efforts in supporting export development at the Bank.”
The special discount is available to more than 350 Qatari exporters and QDB clients who desire to export their locally manufactured products on Qatar Airways Cargo flights. Local exports are projected to grow primarily in the next few years to come, as an increasing number of new SMEs are trained and enhanced to export their goods. To obtain this discount, the Qatari exporters can visit Qatar Airways Cargo’s Sales office at the cargo terminal from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm on weekdays or contact them via phone on 40183095, 40183093 or 50459468.
Qatar Airways Cargo is perfectly positioned to support and strengthen the growth of exports as the cargo carrier expands its fleet and network strategically, developing its products and investing in digitalisation to reinforce the business of its customers and clients.
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