In the context of continuous communication and permanent consultation between the two countries’ leaderships, HH President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan came to the State of Qatar on an official visit in December 2022. During the visit, HH the Amir held official talks session with HH President of UAE at the Amiri Diwan. HH President of UAE congratulated HH the Amir for Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and its exceptional success in organizing and hosting this world championship.
During the talks, the two sides discussed the brotherly bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and consolidate them in various fields, especially in regard to strengthening the bonds of cooperation for the good and interest of the two brotherly people, in addition to strengthening joint Gulf action. They also reviewed the developments of regional and international events and exchanged views on a number of current issues of common concern.
In October 2023, HH President of UAE Sh
eikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Doha to participate in the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha. HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the opening ceremony of International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha, under the theme ‘Green Desert, Better Environment.’ HH Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of UAE Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Doha several times. In August, HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at his Amiri Diwan office with HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they discussed the existing fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to develop and strengthen them, in addition to discussing a number of topics of common interest.
In March, HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at his office at Lusail Palace with HH Minister of Foreign Affairs of UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of their visit to the country. During the me
eting, the fraternal bilateral relations were discussed as well as ways to enhance them, in addition to discussing a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern.
In January, HH President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at the Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them, in addition to the latest developments in the region.
The State of Qatar participated in Expo 2020 in Dubai, held between Oct. 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022, under the slogan “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.” The State of Qatar’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai was organized under the slogan “QATAR: THE FUTURE IS NOW.” On the economic level and in terms of strengthening relations and ties between the two countries, QatarEnergy signed in July 2023 a long-term ondensate supply agreement with the Dubai-based EN
OC Group. The agreement was signed by QatarEnergy, for and on behalf of Qatar Petroleum for the Sale of Petroleum Products Company Ltd. (QPSPP), and ENOC Supply and Trading LLC, a subsidiary of ENOC. The 10-year sale agreement stipulates the supply of up to 120 million barrels of condensates to ENOC Group starting from July 2023.
HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said that signing this long-term condensate sale agreement further strengthening QatarEnergy’s relationship with ENOC, which extends back to 2008, while HE Group CEO at ENOC Saif Humaid Al Falasi said the long-term agreement with QatarEnergy will contribute to strengthening the cooperation and partnership between both organizations.
The terms of the agreement allows parties to further increase the condensate volumes under the contract, as additional condensate volume is expected to be exported from Qatar once the North Field East (NFE) and North Field South (NFS) expansion p
rojects come online.
In the context of supporting economic relations between the State of Qatar and UAE, represented by their ministies of finance, the State of Qatar and UAE signed in May an agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing fiscal evasion concerning income taxes. The agreement aims to conclude tax treaties that eliminate all forms of double taxation between the two countries. This agreement will also enable both countries to prevent tax evasion and ensure justice and equality in the treatment of individuals, in addition to enhancing trade cooperation and increasing investment opportunities between governments and individuals.
Source: Qatar News Agency