Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dar Al Sharq Group Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani (left) honouring a participant, while CEO of Dar Al Sharq Group Abdul Latif Abdullah Al Mahmoud and Deputy CEO of Dar Al Sharq Group and Editor-in-Chief of Al Sharq Jaber Al Harami look on. Pic: Rajan Vadakkemuriyil/The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Dar Al Sharq yesterday hosted the second edition of the Qatar Indicators Conference 2025, bringing together senior government officials, economic experts, and representatives from key national institutions.
The event held in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dar Al Sharq Group Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, and CEO of Dar Al Sharq Group Abdul Latif Abdullah Al Mahmoud, explored Qatar’s advancing position in global economic and development indicators, under the theme, “Peace and Security as a Pillar of Economic Sustainability.”
The conference coincided with the fifteenth anniversary of Qatar’s historic victory in securing the hosting rights for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, an achievement widely seen as a catalyst for national transformation.
Since the announcement on December 2, 2010, Qatar has witnessed sweeping enhancements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and regulatory systems, achievements that have translated into significant progress across international rankings.
In his opening remarks, Editor-in-Chief of Al Sharq Jaber Al Harami, welcomed attendees and extended gratitude to the Minister of Commerce and Industry for his patronage and continuous support of the national initiatives that strengthen Qatar’s development trajectory. He also thanked the Ministry for its cooperation and the conference’s strategic partners for their contributions.
Al Harami emphasised that this national event forms part of an ongoing effort to analyse Qatar’s journey across economic and development indicators and to anticipate future opportunities that can enhance the country’s regional and global standing. He recalled the success of the inaugural edition of the Qatar Indicators Conference in 2023, which established a vital platform for dialogue among experts, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Returning with a broader and deeper second edition, Al Harami noted that this year’s theme - Peace and Security as A Pillar of Economic Sustainability - reflects the undeniable link between stability, investment attractiveness, and long-term growth.
In a world marked by accelerating geopolitical and economic shifts, he said, comprehensive security has become central to enabling business continuity and creating an environment where communities and economies can flourish.
Qatar’s own experience over the past decade, he added, illustrates that peace and stability are not merely general conditions but strategic choices that have enabled the country to build a resilient and diversified economy capable of turning challenges into opportunities. These achievements stem from the nation’s clear and unified Vision 2030, executed through coordinated efforts among ministries, institutions, and both public and private-sector partners.
He also pointed to the wide participation in the second edition of the conference, which saw active involvement from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Transport, Qatar Chamber, Qatar Stock Exchange, and a distinguished group of speakers and specialists. This, he said, reinforces the conference’s role as a genuine platform for constructive dialogue and knowledge exchange.
The conference’s agenda focused on key themes, including the role of government indicators in enhancing national performance, opportunities and challenges in developing indicator systems, and the contribution of academic and private sectors to Qatar’s development vision. It also addressed the intersection of security, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
Al Harami reaffirmed Dar Al Sharq’s commitment, under the leadership of Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani to supporting Qatar’s development movement through responsible and engaged media. Beyond its platforms, Dar Al Sharq, he said, now operates as an institution that builds partnerships with all sectors to create spaces for continuous dialogue on issues shaping the future of the economy and society.
Addressing the conference, First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, commended the event’s focus on Qatar’s rankings in key international indicators. He underscored the significance of holding the conference on the 15th anniversary of 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting announcement, a decision that spurred profound legislative reforms, economic modernisation, and infrastructure development.
Al Kuwari noted that Qatar has achieved in a short period what larger nations have struggled to accomplish, advancing confidently to cement its status as one of the fastest-growing and most competitive economies globally. Qatar’s progress spans living standards, global competitiveness, road quality, education, healthcare, innovation, peace and security, business facilitation, and investment attractiveness.
Al Kuwari concluded by thanking Dar Al Sharq for organising the conference and expressed hope that its discussions would deepen awareness of international indicators and their importance in supporting Qatar’s development trajectory.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dar Al Sharq Group Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani honoured sponsors and those who contributed in hosting the conference.
The conference hosted two discussion sessions entitled ‘Indicators from the Perspective of Government Entities’ and ‘Indicators from Academic and Private Sector Perspectives’ with the participation of representatives from miniseries, government institutions and experts from private organizations.
