Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the opening of the fifth edition of the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, held under the theme "The Road to 2030: Transforming the Global Economy," at Katara Towers - Raffles and Fairmont Hotels - on Tuesday morning.
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani delivered the opening address.
The opening ceremony was attended by President of the Republic of Benin HE Patrice Talon.
Also in attendance were Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, along with Their Excellencies Ministers representing sisterly and friendly countries, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the State of Qatar, high-ranking officials, parliamentarians, intellectuals, economists, business leaders, media professionals, representatives of regional and international organizations, and guests of the forum.
