Doha, March 18 (QNA) - Under the patronage of HE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, Qatar Charity (QC) and the International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) are set to hold the Qatar Trade and Treasury Transformation Summit 2025 at the InterContinental Doha Hotel on May 7, 2025.
Held for the first time in Qatar, the summit brings together a host of key experts and speakers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and beyond to discuss the latest trends and visions in the trade sector. It focuses on digital transformation in the area of banking transactions, along with its role in bolstering the capabilities of treasury staff in firms through the provision of innovative and smart cash and payment solutions.
In addition, the summit intends to enhance innovation and digital evolution in Qatar, operating as a strategic platform to discuss the salient developments in trade finance, treasury, and payment practices.
HE Chairman of QC and the International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani, said the summit is a key event that underscores the commitment of QC and ICC Qatar to boosting innovation and evolution in both financial and trade sectors, pointing out that the summit will stimulate digital transformation in the country, thereby culminating in new opportunities for cooperation in a variety of sectors.
His Excellency added that he looks forward to welcoming the participation of relevant entities in this event that will shape the future of trade and treasury at home and abroad.
The agenda features panel discussions about key topics, including the future of trade funding, Islamic funding, as well as environmental, social, and governance (ESG), sustainable treasury operations, and cross-border payments, in addition to tackling the foremost developments in this sector through holding profound discussions among firms and panel discussions with the engagement of a contingent of top-rung experts to share viewpoints and expertise.
A variety of sectors are set to participate in this summit, including CEOs, CFOs, treasurers, export managers, as well as financial institutions, non-bank financiers, FinTech companies, and international trade organizations. Overall, the summit is a primary opportunity for participants to listen to top-tier personalities in this sector who will talk about economic growth in the region, trade challenges, and future priorities, including interoperability issues and developments in AI. (QNA)