The Qatar Economic Forum (QEF), Powered by Bloomberg, held its UNGA Special Edition in New York on September 20, 2026, coinciding with the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. This exclusive leadership gathering brought together heads of state and government, global CEOs, investors, policymakers, and business executives to discuss critical issues shaping the global economy under the theme "Growth on New Terms: Capital, Risk and Resilience." The forum focused on how geopolitical uncertainties, shifting capital and trade flows, and evolving energy and technology landscapes are redefining global growth and investment.
Key participants included Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani; Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President & CEO of QatarEnergy H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi; Minister of Finance H.E. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari; and CEO of Qatar Investment Authority Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi. From the business world, notable figures included Bloomberg Founder Michael R. Bloomberg, Citi Chair & CEO Jane Fraser, Goldman Sachs Group Chairman & CEO David M. Solomon, and Apollo Global Management Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman Marc Rowan.
The discussions aimed to examine how regional leadership is influencing the future of the global economy. Topics included Middle East geopolitical shifts, energy supply and demand dynamics, changing global trade patterns, capital allocation strategies, and the economic implications of artificial intelligence. Invest Qatar, an official partner, participated to highlight Qatar’s investment landscape and connect with global business leaders and investors. The event was held at The Plaza Hotel in New York and was streamed live via Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg TV, and Bloomberg.com. The full Qatar Economic Forum is slated to return to Doha in April 2027.
