His Highness The Amir 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 - today morning.
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani delivered the opening address.
The opening ceremony was attended by HE President of the Republic of Benin Patrice Talon.
Also in attendance were HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, HE Speaker of the Shura Council 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.