The Business Year (TBY) debuted its most recent book, The Business Year: Qatar 2022, World Cup Special Edition, on September 19 at the Hilton Doha.
The Business Year: Qatar 2022, World Cup Special Edition was formally introduced to guests by TBY’s Regional Director for the Middle East, Ioana Popa, and Country Manager Nataly Almanza Madrid.
The publication, which is the seventh annual edition of TBY, discusses the expanding objectives of the Gulf state, including diversification, self-sufficiency, sustainability, and World Cup preparation.
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The Qatar Investment Summit 2022 drew attention to the most dynamics sectors of Qatari economy, giving a voice to leaders from both public and private sectors across a series of panel discussions.
The first panel, moderated by Seif Hourani, Strategy Partner at Consulting HAUS LLC, and featuring Gudni Stiholt Adalsteinsson, Acting CEO at Doha Bank, and David Cook, CEO at Sharq Insurance, focused on resilience in the local economy and growth prospects moving forward. Topics that emerged during the discussion included the rise of fintech, PPPs, and digital transformation in insurance and banking.
The next session was opened by Ghanim AlSulaiti, CEO and Founder of Enbat Holding, who made a speech on sustainable business models, promoting greener practices within the local community, and the push for sustainability along the supply chain.
This was followed by the second panel of the day, moderated by Doha News journalist Hazar Al-Kilani and featured Hatem El Mohandes, Google Cloud’s Regional CE Manager, Dr. Fadi Nasser, COO at MEEZA and Ali Al-Shabibi, Partner at KPMG Qatar, who discussed sustainability and ESG initiatives in Qatar.
The event concluded with a discussion on World Cup preparation and legacy. Moderator Venkat Krishnaswamy, Partner & Head of Advisory at KPMG in Qatar, lead talks with Sheikh Nasser Bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Head of Business Development at Qetaifan Projects; Ashraf A.R. Abu Issa, Chairman at Abuissa Holding; Faisal Abdulla KH Al Mana, Vice Chairman at RC Al Mana; and Dr. Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, Executive Director of Competitions and Football Development at Qatar Stars League.
During the panel, Abu Issa said, “We are all working hard to guarantee our leadership. This is only the start of how we, as a small nation, can deliver an amazing event beyond everyone’s expectations.”
“Whether in the sports sector or in the financial and commercial fields, we have much more to contribute to the international community and the best is yet to come,” Sheikh Nasser Bin Abdulaziz Al Thani told the audience.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Qatari Businessmen Association, and the Qatari Businesswomen Association collaborated to produce The Business Year: Qatar 2022, World Cup Special Edition.
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