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The Euromoney Qatar Conference is set to return to Doha this December, bringing together some of the world's banking leaders and senior figures from across the country's government and financial sectors.
Held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, and co-hosted with the Qatar Central Bank, the event will provide essential insight into the growth opportunities and challenges facing Qatar and the wider region, in the current turbulent economic climate, a press release on Monday said.
This year's theme will be"Building a new financial ecosystem," looking at the models and policy shifts that will be required to address current issues relating to liquidity, debt and public spending. It will also address major geopolitical factors, such as the new US presidency and the changes taking place in Europe.
Keynote speakers are set to include Minister of Finance HE Ali Shareef al Emadi, Hafez Ghanem, Vice-President, Middle East and North Africa, The World Bank; and George Magnus, economist and author.
Victoria Behn, Euromoney Conference's Head of Middle East and Africa, said,"We're pleased to be returning to Qatar for our fifth year, building on the significant success of earlier Euromoney Conferences. Given the challenges being created by inconsistent growth and low oil prices, this conference will provide insight and recommendations at a vital time in the region's economic development."
In addition to its focus on the wider economy, the Euromoney Qatar Conference will include sessions on asset and wealth management, the requirements of SMEs, and the growth of Qatar's Digital Ecosystem, a statement said.
