Doha, Qatar: The Canadian-Qatari Business Forum (CQBF) has announced the appointment of Mohamed Althaf, Group Director - Global Operations Lulu Retail, to its board of directors. The announcement, shared on LinkedIn, highlights Althaf’s extensive experience in retail and his role in driving Lulu’s growth as Qatar’s largest and fastest-growing retail chain, with operations spanning over 20 countries, including a growing footprint in Canada.

Althaf brings a wealth of expertise in retail, logistics, food security, and global supply chains, which is expected to strengthen the CQBF’s mission of fostering strategic and sustainable partnerships between Canada and Qatar. His appointment is seen as a key step toward enhancing collaboration in trade, investment, and business development initiatives between the two nations.

This milestone underscores the joint commitment of Qatar and Canada to deepen economic ties while promoting people-to-people connections. Althaf’s leadership and global experience are anticipated to play a pivotal role in advancing bilateral trade opportunities and supporting mutually beneficial business ventures in the coming years.