UBS co-hosted a finance summit in Qatar showcasing its opportunities as a financial hub and the Middle Eastern nation’s role in the global economy.
UBS and Invest Qatar – the Middle Eastern country’s investment promotion agency – co-hosted the «Finance Summit 2024», according to a statement.
The two-day event based in Doha on November 6 and 7 saw the attendance of institutional investors, family offices, sovereign wealth funds and major entrepreneurs. Notable speakers include His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance of the State of Qatar; His Excellency Mansoor Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, CEO, Qatar Investment Authority; and Paul Polman, ex-Unilever CEO and co-author of «Net Positive».
Financial Hub in the Middle East
Topics covered include investment opportunities from Qatar’s growth as a financial hub, the Middle East’s role in the global economy, sustainable and innovative technologies as well as investment strategies in volatile markets.
The event is part of a broader long-term collaboration between UBS and Invest Qatar, which formalized a partnership via a signed agreement in 2020.
Solutions Platform
Since then, Invest Qatar supported UBS in establishing its wealth management office in Doha and launching a business solutions hub that serves as a centralized data and solutions platform for regional clients’ services and products. Today, UBS has over 250 employees in Qatar.
«This year’s summit further deepened our relationships and strengthened the long-standing partnership with Qatar,» said Benjamin Cavalli, Head of UBS global wealth management strategic clients.
«It is a testament to our commitment to this key market and the entire Middle East, where UBS has been a trusted advisor to generations of entrepreneurs and families for more than 60 years, combining global expertise with local knowledge.»
