QIA CEO, Mohammed Saif Saeed Al Sowaidi (left) and QNB Group CEO, Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa.
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Economic Forum (QEF0, Powered by Bloomberg, slated to kick off today, embodies the State of Qatar’s commitment to reinforcing international economic cooperation, said QIA and QNB officials.
In remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Mohammed Saif Saeed Al Sowaidi pointed out that, as a global economic hub, Qatar is capable of convening all leaders and experts from around the globe to come together and share ideas about economic issues and explore investment opportunities.
QIA seeks to establish a diverse portfolio that generates substantial profits to be further advanced for future generations. Guided by a far-sighted vision, QIA prioritises long-term growth pillars such as the technology sector, digital transformation in healthcare, industrial transition in developing nations, and other strategic themes, while maintaining the agility to adapt to short-term market fluctuations, he underlined.
Al Sowaidi highlighted that investments are assessed based on two underlying standards, notably returns and risks, confirming that he is confident in QIA’s capability to adapt to the constant market fluctuations witnessed globally this year, driven by anticipated shifts in the global trade landscape amid the United States’ ongoing
reassessment of its trade policies.
On the other hand, the QNB Group CEO, Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa, stated that the forum comes just five years ahead of the realization of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, making it a vital opportunity to discuss future factors that will influence the local economy, particularly within the financial, investment, and technology sectors. He noted that QNB’s continued sponsorship of QEF reflects the Group’s commitment to supporting a prestigious platform that brings together global leaders, policymakers and industry pioneers to explore the forces reshaping the global economy.
He emphasised that making informed decisions about the future of the global economy is a top priority for governments and businesses amid rapid transformations.
The Qatar Economic Forum offers a valuable opportunity to discuss Qatar’s strategic direction for achieving economic growth. — QNA
