Official Partners and Sponsors
Thank you to our official partners and sponsors who help us bring the Qatar Economic Forum to life.
Learn more about their contributions beyond the Forum.
Official Partner
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) is a driving force behind Qatar’s economic transformation, shaping a competitive, innovative, and investment-friendly landscape. Under the leadership of His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, the Ministry advances Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) by strengthening global trade ties, expanding industrial capacity, and fostering a future-ready economy, positioning Qatar as a strategic hub for commerce and industry.
By modernizing business regulations, advancing digital transformation, and scaling high-growth sectors, the Ministry drives sustainable expansion and global competitiveness in line with QNV 2030’s economic development goals. With a forward-thinking approach, MOCI accelerates economic diversification, enhances regulatory frameworks, and attracts foreign direct investment.
Beyond fostering entrepreneurship and industrial innovation, MOCI champions market transparency, fair competition, and consumer protection, ensuring a resilient and open business environment. It collaborates with public and private sectors to cement Qatar’s status as a key economic gateway connecting global markets.
As Qatar solidifies its role as a regional and global economic powerhouse, MOCI remains committed to driving innovation, investment, and long-term prosperity. By fostering open markets, cutting-edge industries, and economic leadership, the Ministry plays a central role in shaping the future of global trade and industry on the world stage.
Innovation Sponsor
QRDI Council is a national entity with the mission to support research, development and innovation (RDI) activities as well as to develop RDI talent in Qatar. The Council strives to make Qatar a top destination for global talent and a pioneering research, innovation, and development hub with its motto “locally empowered, globally connected”.
Playing a pivotal role within the Qatar National Development Strategy, the QRDI Council is actively shaping the Innovation component of the Economic Diversification goal. The Council’s commitment underlines its unwavering dedication to the Qatar National Vision 2030. QRDI Council aims to make Qatar a global innovation hub and a top choice for R&D centers worldwide, seeing RDI as vital for Qatar’s growth and prosperity.
To delve deeper into QRDI Council’s endeavors and vision:
Website: www.qrdi.org.qa
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Premier Sponsors
QIA is the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar. QIA was founded in 2005 to invest and manage the state reserve funds. QIA is among the largest and most active sovereign wealth funds globally. QIA invests across a wide range of asset classes and regions as well as in partnership with leading institutions around the world to build a global and diversified investment portfolio with a long-term perspective that can deliver sustainable returns and contribute to the prosperity of the State of Qatar.
Since its establishment in 1964, QNB Group has steadily grown to be the biggest bank in Qatar and the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa. QNB has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events, locally and internationally.
The Group’s network expansion comes in support of its vision to become a leading bank in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.
QNB Group’s presence extends to more than 28 countries across three continents operating from approximately 900 locations supported by 31,000 staff and 5,000 ATMs.
Knowledge Sponsor
Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Supporting Sponsor
Qatar University is one of the leading institutions of academic and research excellence in the GCC region. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, primed to shape the future of Qatar. The organization’s strong relationship with Qatari society is reflected in its community service efforts and in its vibrant research portfolio that addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances national goals towards a knowledge-based economy, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations of the society.
Participating Sponsor
Lesha Bank is the first independent Shari’a-compliant Investment Bank authorized by the Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), and a listed entity on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE: QFBQ). Lesha Bank acts as an investment partner in offering attractive, premium investment opportunities and innovative financial solutions with local, regional, and international reach.
Lesha Bank continues to enhance its role as a trusted advisor and gateway to opportunities in Qatar, the region, and global markets with a focus on US, Europe, and the MENA region.
Lesha Bank offers high-net-worth individuals and corporates a range of innovative, tailormade Shari’a-compliant financial products and solutions covering alternative investments focused on Aviation, real estate and private equity along with asset management and investment banking advisory.





