USQBC Doha convenes global leaders on private capital role on resilient market transformation

The US-Qatar Business Council-Doha (USQBC Doha) hosted a high-level roundtable at the 9th World Investment Forum (WIF) in Doha. This marked the inaugural session of WIF 2026, paving the way for three days of global investment and economic development discussions. Organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), the roundtable was titled 'Private Capital, Public Impact: How Enterprise Drives Resilient Market Transformation.'

It was part of USQBC Doha's collaboration with UNCTAD for the event. The session, attended by Pedro Manuel Moreno, acting secretary-general of UNCTAD, and other senior representatives from government institutions, multilateral organizations, and private-sector companies, explored the role of private enterprise and investment in enhancing market resilience and promoting sustainable transformation.

The roundtable was held in a closed-door, invitation-only format, fostering a secure environment for leaders to discuss how private investment can contribute to market stability and economic growth. USQBC Doha's managing director, Sheikha Mayes H al-Thani, emphasized that private investment can yield long-term value when aligned with national priorities and through early collaboration between governments and enterprises.

Moreno highlighted the importance of predictable policies in reducing investment risk, but also acknowledged that sharing risk among governments, investors, and development partners is crucial for making projects viable and directing capital to sectors and countries in need. The roundtable aligns with USQBC Doha's ongoing commitment to facilitating high-level dialogue and strengthening public-private partnerships, solidifying its status as a trusted convener of senior leaders in the US-Qatar region.