Tech innovation, energy transition among key topics of QEF 2024

Tech innovation, energy transition among key topics of QEF 2024

The Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) 2024, which will open its doors tomorrow, is slated to tackle pressing issues in several key sectors.Industry experts and global leaders attending the fourth edition of QEF, held under the theme ‘A World Remade: Navigating the Year of Uncertainty’, will discuss the following topics, ‘Geopolitics, Globalisation, and Trade’; ‘Energy Transition’; ‘Technology Innovation’; ‘Business & Investment Outlook’; and ‘Sports & Entertainment’.The QEF website stated that the forum “will explore the issues driving global boardroom conversations and spotlight the Gulf’s rising prominence.”“In a region where ambition converges with capital, key states are strategically deploying wealth to enhance their global influence, diversify economies and gain international prominence. The forum, an exclusive convening of diverse international perspectives, will explore the Gulf’s strategic standing as we navigate this year of uncertainty,” the website added.Speaking at a press conference earlier, Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Thani, chairperson of the Permanent Supreme Committee organising QEF 2024, said some 2,300 participants are expected to attend the forum, including 1,300 active leaders in international firms and organisations, and around 200 local and international media outlets.Compared to the 10 MoUs secured in the previous edition, Sheikh Ali emphasised that 20 memoranda of understanding, including