Al-Attiyah Foundation showcases its work at AIIB annual meeting in Doha

The Al-Attiyah Foundation captivated hundreds of delegates at the 11th annual gathering of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Doha, exhibiting its research and engaging in discussions on energy and sustainable development during the two-day conference. The theme for the event, held from Tuesday, was 'Tomorrow's Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation'.

A prominent feature of the foundation’s booth was its array of publications and interactive activities, which enabled attendees to connect with foundation experts and deliberate on critical challenges affecting the energy sector. The meeting gathered policymakers, business executives, development allies, and global partners to deliberate on sustainable infrastructure and investment, addressing subjects such as climate finance, digital infrastructure, private capital mobilisation, and cross-border connectivity.

Notable speakers included AIIB president Zou Jiayi and Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari, Minister of Finance and chair of AIIB’s Board of Governors for 2026. Other notable speakers were Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov and Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk. The foundation's involvement in the AIIB meeting underscores its commitment to disseminating knowledge and fostering constructive dialogues on energy and sustainable development, while also creating opportunities to network with international stakeholders and explore prospects for collaboration.