Canadian Delegation Launches Mission in Doha

Trade delegation meets with Ambassador, Trade Commissioner

St. Johns, NL, November 14, 2017 – Atlantic Trading Corporation (ATC) has kicked off its 2017 Canada-Qatar Trade Mission in Doha this week. To support the launch of the mission, ATC is meeting with key figures in the region to help promote their month long venture to bring Canadian products to the State of Qatar.  Earlier this week, Doug Power, President of ATC met with the Canadian Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Adrian Norfolk at the Canadian Embassy in Doha. The Ambassador expressed his support for Canadian initiatives in Qatar and offered assistance through the embassy’s services to all “Made in Canada Manufacturing Factory Projects.”

The Canadian Embassy in Qatar highlighted its commitment to supporting Canadian companies to help find solutions to Qatar’s food security issues while providing benefit to the Canadian economy. The Canadian Embassy Trade Commissioner Mohamed Salhi also expressed his support for ATC’s Canadian Delegation with Fogo Island Co-Operative Society who are seeking new markets in the Middle East for their “Best Cod on the Planet” campaign.

From left to right: Doug Power, President of ATC, Adrian Norfolk, Canadian Ambassador to the State of Qatar, and Ahmed Al Sharbak of White Rock International.

Full schedule planned

In the wake of this week’s meetings with Canadian Ambassador Norfolk and Trade Commissioner Salhi, ATC has a full agenda upcoming to support their mission. This includes meeting with representatives from both the hospitality industry in Doha and the Canadian Business Council with the College of the North Atlantic-Qatar. ATC was also in attendance at the Qatar Hospitality Trade Show this week. Doug Power says he is thrilled with the response they’ve received so far and excited for the upcoming events, which he says represent opportunities for Canadian companies. “The reception we’ve received so far has been phenomenal, and the interest level from those we’ve spoken to is very encouraging. We’re excited about this upcoming month.”

Power went on to say that ATC in conjunction with White Rock International Consulting will be hosting a delegation from Fogo Island Newfoundland, Canada. The event will take place on November 22^nd, 2017 at the Ezdan Hotel Tower (No. 3) in the La Zurd Hall from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The Ezdan Hotel Chef will be preparing a sampling of fresh Canadian seafood from Fogo Island for the invited guests and refreshments will also be served. More information will follow next week.

About Atlantic Trading Corporation

ATC is an import-export brokerage firm that came to fruition after Doug Power spent seven years living and working in the State of Qatar and developing contacts such as his partner Ahmed Sharbak who represents clients in the region. The company’s initial activities involve selecting high-quality, premium products from Canadian manufacturers that can then be exported to Qatar and sold to distributors, super markets, high-end hotels, and conference centers. ATC’s goal is to establish a presence in the Qatari market where they will branch out and begin to export to other countries in the GCC. This represents an opportunity to increase trade between Canada and the Middle East by supporting Canadian manufacturers who would otherwise be unable to export to the region based on financial and regulatory barriers to entry. For additional information, contact doug@atlantictradingcorp.com.

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