Washington, D.C., September 10, 2008 — The US Qatar Business Council (USQBC) and Global Regulatory & Business Solutions, LLC (GRBS) today announced a partnership to promote and develop membership, connections and business expansion between Qatar and the United States. This agreement supports a variety of activities that aim to increase interest and membership in the USQBC and enhance business development for GRBS in Qatar and for Qatar-related business in the U.S.

Ambassador Patrick Theros, President of the USQBC, stated: “With a rapidly expanding economy and increasingly more important strategic role in the Middle East, Qatar is uniquely situated as a market, a financial center and export platform. Our aim is to broaden exposure and opportunity by our Qatari and American member companies to business and financial opportunities in both countries. We look forward to a synergistic relationship with GRBS that will enhance our Mission."

"The USQBC is the only American organization focused on improving commercial relations with Qatar. The Council plays a leading role in the expansion of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Qatar. This strategic collaboration provides an excellent fit for our strategy of developing innovative business solutions for our clients looking to expand into Qatar,” said Dr. Afshan Hashmi, president, GRBS, with more than a decade of research, regulatory affairs and global business development experience.

About USQBC
The U.S. - Qatar Business Council is a non-profit, private sector organization which provides a forum for discussion of key economic, commercial and other issues of interest to American companies doing or planning to do business in Qatar.

The Council also provides information and sponsors events and programs which provide insight into Qatar and its international and business environment. The Council is a membership-based organization, and its focus lies on providing value-added services to corporate members in the U.S., Qatar, and around the world.

To learn more about the U.S. – Qatar Business Council, please visit: www.usqbc.org

About GRBS
GRBS is a business growth and expansion as well as regulatory affairs consulting company based in Rockville, Maryland, USA with business associates in the United States and abroad.
GRBS provides indispensable, local and in-depth knowledge of the US and global markets. We use our US and global markets know-how, creativity and personal touch to customize the introduction of your products to the US as well as other global markets. We employ our vast network of US and global businesses and economic leaders to provide information and advice on how to best position your products.

To learn more about GRBS, please visit: www.globalrbsolutions.com

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