Qatar Economic Forum to kick off tomorrow

Doha, The Gulf Observer: With the participation of hundreds of policy-makers from around the globe, the third ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ will begin tomorrow.

The Forum is being held under the patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Through a series of keynote interviews, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, the 2023 Forum will explore the latest trends in finance, energy, healthcare, and technology, and examine their potential to drive future growth.

In a media roundtable held yesterday, Chairman of the Supreme Committee Organising the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) and CEO of Media City Qatar Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani said that the QEF’s attracting leaders and global economic, political decision-makers is an evidence of the Forum’s success in setting its agenda on the map of the largest global economic events.

He noted that the number of participants in Forum’s third edition has increased. He said that all preparations were in place to host the global event in Doha from May 23 to 25 under the theme ‘A New Global Growth Story’.

He said that the Qatar Economic Forum has not only provided a platform for Asia-West dialogue but it is also a forum to facilitate a dialogue between the public and private sectors.

The CEO of Media City Qatar said that it is a global platform for dialogue, discussion, and proposing positive solutions to various issues, including inflation, investment in emerging markets, transformation in the energy, trade, sports fields, and others.

“The Forum is witnessing a great turnout by global leaders and political and economic decision-makers from different countries. The number of participants exceeds 2,000, of whom 1,000 are from outside Qatar. The Forum will witness seven agreements between Qatari public and private sectors and foreign entities,” he added.

He said that establishment of the Qatar Economic Forum came to be a media platform with a diverse agenda that brings together global business leaders to formulate actionable steps to achieve economic growth.

Over 50 regional and international speakers including government leaders, CEOs, global investors, and influential voices from the worlds of culture, sport, and entertainment will speak at the three-day Forum.

Separately in a statement, Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, said: “We recognise that the world is becoming more interconnected and that collaboration between nations and people is essential in driving economic growth.”

“It is an honour to welcome the international business community back to Doha for the third edition of the ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’, a growing platform for knowledge exchange and dialogue on key topics on the global agenda. Our commitment to shaping the future of economic progress remains as strong as ever, and we look forward to welcoming entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and decision-makers to the Forum.”

Chief Executive Officer of Bloomberg Media, M Scott Havens, said: “In only three short years, the Qatar Economic Forum has become a unique and powerful platform to discuss the most important issues in business, cover the Gulf’s far-reaching impact, and connect influential voices across global industries and communities.”

Havens said: “This year’s forum remains committed to spotlighting the latest trends and technologies defining the next wave of economic development as well as the major global challenges facing international leaders.”

In the press conference, Executive Director of the Permanent Committee for Organising Conferences at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Head of Logistics for the Organising Committee of the QEF, Mubarak Ajlan Al Kuwari, said that the organising committee seeks to provide all facilities to the guests of Qatar, relying on the great experience it has accumulated during the past years from organising major international events in various fields.

Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Committee Organising the Qatar Economic Forum and Deputy CEO, Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary Qatar Financial Centre Nasser Al Taweel, confirmed that among the participants in the Forum are the CEOs of major international companies, including CEO of Boeing Dave Calhoun, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, Former United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, economist Nouriel Roubini, CEO of TikTok Shou Zi Chew, and other economic leaders.

The Qatar Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Media City Qatar are the Official Partners of the Qatar Economic Forum. Qatar Investment Authority, QNB, and QRDI Council are participating as Presenting Sponsors while QInvest has joined as the Forum’s Participating Sponsor.