Doha, Qatar: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized 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 - on Tuesday morning. The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, delivered the opening address.

The opening ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic of Benin, HE Patrice Talon. Also present were Speaker of the Shura Council, HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, and Their Excellencies Ministers representing sisterly and friendly countries, alongside heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the State of Qatar, high-ranking officials, parliamentarians, intellectuals, economists, business leaders, media professionals, and representatives of regional and international organizations, as well as forum guests.