Doha: HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Investment Authority (QIC) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani praised the Qatar Economic Forum as a pivotal platform that brings together decision-makers and experts to exchange insights on economic challenges and shape strategies that will contribute to achieving financial stability and sustainable growth.
According to Qatar News Agency, His Excellency stated that the Forum offers a valuable opportunity to spotlight QCB’s pioneering initiatives in financial innovation and digital governance. These initiatives are part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to enhance its regional and global competitiveness as a digital financial hub and to attract high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) into the banking and fintech sectors.
HE emphasized that the Forum reflects Qatar’s strategic status and credibility on the global stage, supported by the country’s distinctive capabilities and continued progress toward achieving Qatar National Vision 2030 and the goals of the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030.
HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank told QNA that in the past four editions of the Forum, QCB presented a comprehensive outlook on the Qatari economy, particularly in terms of monetary policy management. QCB successfully controlled inflation, placing Qatar among countries with the lowest inflation rates, while achieving positive economic growth and making significant strides in fintech and AI, achievements commended by international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), HE added.
HE underlined that the Forum provides an important venue for consulting with senior officials on financial issues and economic trends, and for exploring avenues of cooperation to address challenges facing global markets.