The Business Year gathers local business leaders at Qatar Investment Conference 2023: Qatar National Vision and … – The Peninsula

The Business Year gathers local business leaders at Qatar Investment Conference 2023: Qatar National Vision and … – The Peninsula



Doha, Qatar: The Business Year (TBY), a leading global media group that has been providing investors, businesses, and governments with first-hand insights into the world’s most dynamic markets for 15 years, recently hosted the Qatar Investment Conference 2023: Qatar National Vision and Beyond.

The event, which took place this November 23 at the Fairmont Doha, was attended by over 200 leaders from the Qatari economy. Representatives of both the private and public sectors gathered to discuss the potential of technology and innovation in empowering the country’s business landscape and how specific industries such as tourism, hospitality, real estate, finance, energy, and ICT are gaining prominence in the country's economic diversification agenda.

The opening remarks were delivered by H E Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism. In his keynote speech he stated that Qatar is establishing itself as a unique tourist destination with modern infrastructure and well-preserved, authentic Middle Eastern heritage.

The first panel, titled “Qatar’s Remarkable Journey: A Vision for Tourism and Infrastructure Development,” dived into Qatar's investments in cutting-edge infrastructure development.

Participants explored the nation's dedication to hosting international events and the private sector's contributions to advancing tourism and entertainment. The panelists included: Rahul Potdar, Director of Portfolio Management