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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
President Rolle is pictured with His Excellency Mohammed Bin Abdullah Bin Mutib Al Rumaihi, former Assistant Foreign Minister for Foreign Affairs of Qatar (centre), and Mr. Tony Joudi, Chief Executive of FTC Ltd.
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Freeport, Grand Bahama – More than 7,500 miles away in Qatar, Ian Rolle, President of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA), captured yet another opportunity to herald the benefits of the City of Freeport, during the 14th Doha Forum. Held in Qatar this past week, the Doha Forum represented a gathering of more than 300 delegates from 69 countries.
On the invitation of His Excellency, Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari, Ambassador, Embassy of the State of Qatar, Washington D.C, President Rolle presented on the ‘Economic Potential of Freeport’ to various high-level investors; namely members of the Qatar Investment Authority.
“Freeport is a premier centre for business and private investments, and sharing this message has always been GBPA’s mission and mandate. However, I don’t believe we have ever had the opportunity to deliver our message to a group such as this,” Rolle explained, referring to the Qatar Investment Authority, which manages one of the world’s largest Sovereign Investment Funds.
The 14th Doha Forum took place over three days, May 12 – 14; and while its agenda focused on enriching the Middle East’s economic future, Rolle noted that the conference addressed a broad range of economic issues, applicable to many countries.
“The Bahamas is no different from other countries striving to attract foreign investment,” he expressed. “GBPA had and capitalized on an excellent opportunity to promote the benefits of Freeport. We had a captive audience of extremely influential investors and our message was precise; the opportunities Freeport presents as a platform for a wide range of investments,” Rolle concluded.
GBPA President, Ian Rolle travelled to Qatar this week as part of The Bahamas’ Delegation to the 14th Doha Forum, held in Doha, Qatar. Pictured with members of the Qatar Investment Authority is Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Fred Mitchell (centre); Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville (fourth from right) and GBPA President, Mr. Ian Rolle (third from right).
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