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Global Business and Government Leaders to Gather on May 20-22 for Fifth Edition of Qatar Economic Forum

Doha : Under the high patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, the fifth edition of the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg will take place from May 20 to 22 in Doha. Organized in collaboration with Media City Qatar, the forum will gather over 2,500 influential leaders from government, business, and finance to discuss global economic transformation under the theme “The Road to 2030: Transforming the Global Economy.”

The three-day event will feature keynote addresses, plenary sessions, focused discussions, high-level meetings, MoU signings, and cultural engagements. The agenda will explore topics including Geopolitics, Global Trade, Energy Security, Technological Disruption, Business Outlook, and Sports & Entertainment.

Notable Speakers

Over 120 high-profile figures are expected to participate, including:

H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, Governor, Qatar Central Bank
H.E. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, Minister of Finance, Qatar
H.E. Faisal F. Alibrahim, Minister of Economy & Planning, Saudi Arabia
H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Finance, Turkey
Elon Musk (virtual), CEO, Tesla and SpaceX
Howard Marks, Co-Chairman, Oaktree Capital
Steven T. Mnuchin, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary
Jenny Johnson, CEO, Franklin Templeton
Tony O. Elumelu, Group Chair, Heirs Holdings
Donald Trump Jr., Executive VP, Trump Organization
Yanis Varoufakis, Former Finance Minister, Greece
Ted Leonsis, CEO, Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Additional speakers include global executives from ConocoPhillips, Blackstone, JPMorgan, DBS Bank, BitOasis, CapitaLand, Agility, and Multiply Group.

Forum Vision

H.E. Sheikh Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, Chairman of Media City Qatar and the forum’s organizing committee, said:

“At a time of increasing global fragmentation, the Qatar Economic Forum provides a vital platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Together with Bloomberg Media, we aim to foster shared understanding and progress.”

Karen Saltser, CEO of Bloomberg Media, added:

“The forum is not just a regional platform—it is a global stage where economic visionaries shape strategies for the future. We’re proud to highlight the Gulf’s rising influence in the global economic landscape.”

Key Highlights

Bloomberg will unveil its inaugural Africa Startups to Watch list at the forum.
The event will be broadcast live on Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Terminal, and Bloomberg.com.
Official partners include Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Media City Qatar.
Sponsors range from Qatar Investment Authority, QNB, and QRDI Council, to Qatar Airways, Ooredoo, and Visit Qatar.