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Lulu Hypermarkets to take part in WEF 2019

Published: 21 Jan 2019 - 10:12 am | Last Updated: 02 Nov 2021 - 03:39 pm
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Lulu Hypermarkets Qatar will take part in the World Economic Forum  (WEF) 2019. From private sector, Mohamed Althaf (pictured), Director of Lulu Hypermarkets and member of Qatari Businessmen Association will be attending the World Economic Forum this year.

He has been a continuous attendee of the Forum representing Lulu Qatar since many years.  This year he will also participate in several important sessions organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry including India Reception and the Session with Suresh Prabhu, Commerce and Industries Minister of India on ‘Trade Policy’.

The 2019 event will focus on the theme, ‘Globalization 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ and will take place from January 21 to 25.

World Economic Forum’s one of the major attractions namely ‘the 25th Crystal Awards’ will be staged along with the Opening Session on  January 21.

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters convenes leaders from 100 countries across business, government, international organisations, academia and civil society in over 400 working sessions to discuss the global, regional and industry agendas at the beginning of each year.

Lulu Group International has been in partnership with the World Economic Forum in the ongoing efforts for agriculture initiative, which is the global initiative on shaping the future of food security and agriculture.  

The mission of this initiative is to build inclusive, sustainable, efficient and nutritious food systems through leadership-driven, market-based action and collaboration, informed by insights and innovation, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.

There has been increased interest from Qatar and about Qatar in World Economic Forum for many years. Qatar being the richest country in the world; and the strategic investor in global economy and active in socio-economic development and economic diplomacy, has been steadily increasing its participation.