In Doha, Qatar, the 17th Annual GPCA Forum took place, focusing on topics related to the global economy [84dcef1c]. The forum featured keynote sessions on various subjects, including the challenge of securing a 'soft landing' for the global economy and scaling up for clean energy transition. Dr. Mohammed Al Mulla, the Managing Director and CEO at QAPCO and Vice-Chairman of GPCA, highlighted the importance of transformation and collaboration in shaping businesses. He emphasized the role of chemistry in solving complex problems and stated that the chemical industry is currently undergoing a crucial moment of transformation [84dcef1c]. This event provided a platform for experts to address the challenges faced by global economies and discuss strategies for overcoming them.
Meanwhile, the Kuwait Chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (KCICAI) hosted a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) event focused on the economic landscape of Kuwait and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region [90916854]. The event featured a keynote address by Mr. Daniel Kaye, Group Chief Economist of the Economic Research Group at the National Bank of Kuwait, who provided insights into the global and regional economic dynamics. Mr. Kaye highlighted the challenges facing Kuwait, such as low GDP growth, limited economic diversification, and low investment, and discussed potential strategies to address them in alignment with Kuwait's Vision 2035. The event also included discussions on the economic prospects of GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain [90916854]. The event concluded with an emphasis on the benefits available to KCICAI members through corporate tie-ups with various companies. These events offered valuable insights into the challenges faced by global economies and provided a platform for experts to discuss strategies for overcoming them.