
Qatar’s officials highlight US trade ties, economic vision at Qatar Economic Forum 2025
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Doha, Qatar: The fifth edition of the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF), powered by Bloomberg, commenced here on Tuesday at Katara Towers under the theme Th...
Doha, Qatar: The fifth edition of the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF), powered by Bloomberg, commenced here on Tuesday at Katara Towers under the theme "The Road to 2030: Transforming the Global Economy."
The opening day featured high-level discussions with Qatari and international officials, with a significant focus on trade relations with the United States, energy cooperation, financial resilience, and digital transformation.
The first day of the forum began with a prominent appearance by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, who addressed questions on key geopolitical and economic matters, including a widely discussed military transaction with the US.
“What I call it is an exchange between two countries...the plane story is a Ministry of Defense to Department of Defense transaction,” His Excellency stated, referring to the recent transfer of a Boeing aircraft to the US, associated with President Donald Trump’s visit to Doha.
Touching on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, HE Al-Thani emphasized Qatar’s persistent efforts in mediation.













