The fifth edition of ‘Qatar Economic Forum, powered by Bloomberg' will be held in Doha from May 20 to 22 under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.At a press briefing Sunday , the Organizing Committee reflected on five years of the ‘Qatar Economic Forum, powered by Bloomberg’ and its impact on Qatar and the region, while also sharing what to expect from this year’s edition.Speakers included Jassim Mohamed al-Khori, CEO of Media City Qatar and Member of the Organizing Committee; HE Mubarak bin Ajlan al-Kuwari, Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Member of Organizing Committee; and HE Saleh bin Majid al-Khulaifi, Representative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Member of Organizing Committee.They emphasized the Forum’s growing role in advancing Qatar National Vision 2030 and positioning Doha as a hub for global dialogue. The Forum this year is held under the theme, “The Road to 2030: Transforming the Global Economy.” Underscoring its impact, the officials noted that the Forum has directly contributed over QR 177.5mn to Qatar’s GDP and created more than 900 full-time jobs between 2022 and 2024.Beyond Qatar, it has also delivered measurable results for the nation’s international visibility. In 2024 alone, the Forum reached over 300mn homes, delivered QR 67.6 mn in marketing value, and contributed to an 18 % increase in global positive perception of Qatar.“Since 2021, Media City Qatar has partnered with Bloomberg Media to build the Forum into a global platform for dialogue and cooperation," Jassim Mohamed al-Khori said."In just five years, the ‘Qatar Economic Forum, powered by Bloomberg’ has positioned Qatar as a trusted convening power, uniting influential voices at a time of global division and uncertainty.”“Qatar has always believed in the power of dialogue to shape progress,” HE Mubarak bin Ajlan al-Kuwari, said. “The Forum reflects that belief by bringing together global voices at a time when common understanding is urgently needed. Each edition builds new bridges, and as organisers, we remain focused on creating a space where real cooperation can take root.”HE Saleh bin Majid al-Khulaifi said: “The Qatar Economic Forum is where policy, business, and innovation come together to tackle the big questions facing the global economy.”This year’s Forum will bring together over 2,500 global leaders across five key pillars: geopolitics, globalization and trade; energy supplies and security; technology hype and reality; business and investment outlook; and sports and entertainment. The speaker lineup includes prominent figures such as heads of state, ministers, and CEOs.Some confirmed speakers include HE Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari, Minister of Finance; HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud al-Thani, Governor, Qatar Central Bank, Chairman, Qatar Investment Authority; HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah al-Attiya, Minister of Municipality; HE Saad bin Ali al- Kharji, Chairman, Qatar Tourism; HE Khalid al- Obaidli, President, Real Estate Regulatory Authority – Aqarat, and HE Hassan al-Thawadi, Managing Director, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy; Ryan M. Lance, Chairman & CEO of Conoco Phillips; Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President at The Trump Organization; and Mary Callahan Erdoes, CEO, Asset & Wealth Management, J.P. Morgan; with Elon Musk joining virtually.