Qatar is well prepared for the global economic slowdown: Curia Business Group

Qatar is well prepared for the global economic slowdown: Curia Business Group

- The panel discussion highlighted how Qatar is well equipped to navigate the global economic downturn and advised businesses and business owners on how they continue to thrive in these conditions

Doha: Curia Business Group recently hosted an insightful panel discussion titled ‘Thriving in a Global Downturn’. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from distinguished speakers about how businesses in Qatar can leverage the current global economic situation and continue to thrive. The event was held in collaboration with Workinton, and hosted speakers from prominent organizations and institutes in Qatar.

The panelists included David Ford, CEO at Bin Yousef and Partner at Curia Business Group; Dr. Allan Villegas-Mateos, Senior Research Fellow of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at HEC Paris in Qatar and the Founder of the Observatory of Entrepreneurship & Innovation; and Nick Ashley, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Red Rock International. The panel was moderated by Joumana Elnaggar, Program Manager at Curia Business Group.

The speakers highlighted that Qatar had a distinct advantage at managing the current global economic slowdown, given the country’s experience in crisis management and its resilience. Qatar successfully navigated back-to-back economic turbulences in the past 6 years – the blockade and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking about Qatar’s current standing, David