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Published by Qatar News Agency (QNA):
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Media City – Qatar (MC-Q), Engineer Jassim Mohammed Al Khouri underscored the significant role of the “Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg” in shaping global and Middle Eastern economies, which are experiencing unprecedented dynamism. He emphasized that the forum has evolved into a crucial platform for fostering economic dialogue and innovation by convening global leaders, strategic visionaries, and industry pioneers in Doha to help shape the future.
Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Khouri highlighted that the forum is not only a hub for exchanging ideas but also a vital contributor to Qatar’s economy. The latest edition of the forum had an estimated impact of approximately QR 75 million on the country’s GDP and generated hundreds of job opportunities across various sectors, reflecting its far-reaching economic influence.
He noted that the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg transcends its role as an annual event, serving as a key enabler of Qatar National Vision 2030 and establishing itself as one of the most prominent platforms for economic and cultural diplomacy. The forum attracts influential global figures and decision-makers to facilitate idea exchange, drive industry integration, and propel innovation.
At its core, the forum addresses pivotal issues shaping the future, including geopolitics, trade, energy transition, technological innovation, sports and entertainment, and investment in emerging markets, Al Khouri added.
He elaborated that the 2024 edition alone convened over 1,500 global leaders, CEOs, and government officials from 124 countries, with approximately 70 percent of attendees holding executive-level positions. This high-caliber participation enabled the forum to enhance discussions across 15 different sectors, extending beyond traditional focal areas such as energy, finance, and technology.
Reflecting on past editions, he noted that the 2022 forum featured over 120 distinguished speakers, while the 2023 edition welcomed nine heads of state alongside prominent business figures, further solidifying the forum’s impact on shaping global economic discourse.
Al Khouri added that the previous edition facilitated more than 300 bilateral meetings, doubling the number from the previous year, and hosted over 1,000 attendees in panel discussions. Discussions on growth in the GCC and emerging markets significantly enhanced engagement. Additionally, the forum generated a QR 67.6 million marketing impact and boosted Qatar’s global perception by 18 percent.
He underscored that beyond fostering business connections, the Qatar Economic Forum plays a pivotal role in promoting knowledge exchange and international collaboration. The forum facilitated the signing of 20 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), forging strong partnerships between local and international stakeholders.
In conclusion, Al Khouri stated that the forum has become a premier gathering that underscores Qatar’s commitment to global economic leadership and its growing influence across diverse sectors, including technology, sports, and governance.
The fifth edition of the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, is scheduled to take place in Doha from May 20 to 22, 2025. The event aims to convene global financial and economic thought leaders, policymakers, and business executives to outline a roadmap for the next phase of global economic growth under the theme: Discussions will center on major shifts in global financial flows and the role of Gulf nations as financial powerhouses, aligning with the impending realization of national visions for 2030 in Qatar and other countries.
For her part, Chief Executive Officer of Bloomberg Media, Karen Saltser emphasized that the 2025 edition marks a significant milestone in the forum’s journey toward becoming a premier global platform for economic dialogue. She noted that it will showcase new avenues of collaboration among business leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
Saltser highlighted, to QNA, that this year’s forum will explore transformations in global financial flows, particularly as the Gulf region emerges as a central hub for financial power and foreign direct investment. She attributed this shift to reforms enhancing the business environment and the growing influence of Gulf sovereign wealth funds as key global financiers.
She explained that the forum will focus on five core pillars that address pressing global and regional economic challenges: geopolitics, globalization and trade, energy security, technological advancements, and business and investment outlooks, alongside sports and entertainment. These discussions aim to ensure that the forum remains aligned with the most pressing economic issues worldwide.
Saltser further noted that hosting the forum at this strategic juncture, five years before the realization of Qatar National Vision 2030, positions it as an ideal platform to explore future economic drivers, particularly in trade, investment, and technology. The forum’s agenda is designed to provide practical insights into global economic challenges and opportunities while fostering local and international partnerships to develop impactful and sustainable solutions.
Concluding her remarks with QNA, Saltser underscored that over the past five years, the Qatar Economic Forum has solidified its standing as a pivotal platform for economic engagement in Qatar. The event has successfully convened some of the world’s most prominent leaders, corporations, and investors.
She anticipated that the economic benefits of the forum would further deepen in the 2025 edition, reinforcing Qatar’s role in leading discussions that drive sustainable growth and enhance resilience against global economic challenges. (QNA)
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