State leaders underscored the importance of economic planning in time for the Qatar National Vision 2030 during a roundtable discussion spearheaded by the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) last February 22.
The special Qatar 2030 Economic Development Roundtable, designed by QLC for its Government Leaders Programme, allowed participants to examine leading economic indicators with officials of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and discuss methods to help Qatar fulfill its economic goals in the future.
“His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani’s vision is that QLC should work together with the ministries and governmental organisations to prepare leaders for Qatar in the coming years,” noted HE Sheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali al-Thani, QLC board member and managing director.  
“This special roundtable gave QLC participants a first-hand understanding of Qatar’s policies and perspectives,” he added.
HE Sultan bin Rashid al-Khater, undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and QLC board member, elaborated on the Ministry’s role in driving sustainable growth of the economy and in economic development as part of the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.  
“Qatar Leadership Centre’s engagement with the Ministry of Economy and Commerce yields a deeper economic understanding among the participants as they further develop their leadership acumen,” said al-Khater, who underscored the importance of knowledge-sharing in economic development.
During the event, participants reviewed the competitiveness and business climate of Qatar, reflecting on its high standing in international indices such as the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index.
They concluded the roundtable with a session dedicated to finding synergies between government and the private sector to ensure Ministry policies and initiatives that can achieve maximum effect.  
“It is vital for our successful leaders to understand the multifaceted dynamics of Qatar’s economy in order to respond to changing circumstances,” al-Khater stressed.