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Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg to convene exclusive leadership gathering alongside UNGA 2026

DOHA, NEW YORK, 8 JULY 2026 – The “Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg” (the “Forum”), held in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will convene a special leadership gathering alongside the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in New York on September 20, 2026.

The gathering, titled QEF: UNGA Special Edition 2026, will bring together global leaders, policymakers, investors and business executives at a pivotal moment for geopolitics and the global economy. Centered on the theme “Growth on New Terms: Capital, Risk and Resilience”, the event will examine how governments, businesses and investors are navigating an increasingly fragmented global landscape.

Convened during one of the most influential weeks on the international calendar, the event will provide a platform for high-level dialogue on the issues shaping global markets, investment flows and the international business landscape.

Building on QEF’s established track record of convening leaders from government, business and finance, the gathering will feature news-making interviews, keynote conversations and discussions with some of the world’s most influential decision-makers.

Editorial programming will be anchored around the following areas:

  • Middle  East geopolitical shifts and their impact on the global economy
  • Energy supply and demand outlook
  • Rewired global trade flows: What is the new normal?
  • The global capital rebalance: Where to invest right now
  • AI: Digital promise and physical reality

Speakers and program details will be announced in the coming months.

The next full edition of the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, will take place in Doha in April 2027.

Produced by Bloomberg Live and editorially programmed by Bloomberg News, the gathering will be streamed live via the Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg TV, and Bloomberg.com.

Notes to Editors
Click here for more information about QEF: UNGA Special Edition 2026 and to register your interest.

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