{
  "id": 8063876,
  "title": "Qatar Economic Forum announces Global Advisory Board co-chairs, new members",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/qatar-economic-forum-announces-global-advisory-board-co-chairs-new",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T16:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733549/qatar/qatar-economic-forum-announces-global-advisory-board-co-chairs-new-members"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Qatar Economic Forum, backed by Bloomberg and partnered with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has named His Excellency Hassan bin Abdullah Al Thawadi, Managing Director of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, and Kevin Sheekey, Global Head of External Relations at Bloomberg LP, as co-chairs of the Global Advisory Board. These appointments come as part of the forum's new 2026-2027 board members, a distinguished group of global business and policy leaders.\n\nHassan bin Abdullah Al Thawadi expressed his commitment to collaborating with the board members to continually enhance the forum's prestige. He highlighted the forum's evolution into one of the world's leading economic summits, in line with Qatar's objectives and the needs of its global participants.\n\nKaren Saltser, CEO of Bloomberg Media, revealed that the co-chair selections bring a wealth of knowledge in global markets, policy, and investment. This expertise will enhance the forum's agenda and amplify its influence as world leaders gather during a critical time for the global economy.",
  "summary": "The Qatar Economic Forum, powered by Bloomberg and in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced the appointment of His Excellency Managing Director of the Supreme Committee f...",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
        "title": "Qatar Economic Forum announces Global Advisory Board co-chairs, new members",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/qatar-economic-forum-announces-global-advisory-board-co-chairs-new-8071409",
        "published": "2026-09-17T17:31:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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