Doha: The fifth edition of the Euromoney Qatar Conference, which takes place on December 6 and 7, will discuss aspects of global economy and its recent developments in the presence of nearly 600 senior officials and banking sector leaders.
The conference will feature a special session to examine the implications for investors and government decision makers and tackle a number of other vital geopolitical questions in light of the victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential elections, Euromoney Conferences, the event's organizer, said in a press release.
"Geopolitical factors are having an increasing impact on banks and financial institutions in the Gulf and 2016 has presented a range of challenges and opportunities," Victoria Behn, director of the Middle East and Africa at Euromoney Conferences, said.
"From Brexit and Europe, to the ongoing instability in the wider Arab world, this year has already been a dramatic one and the November election result in the US has added to the level of uncertainty. We hope this dedicated workshop will bring important insight for our attendees," she added.
While the U.S. election is likely to be the most heatedly-debated topic during the workshop, the session will also examine other key issues, including whether global markets have the right tools available to understand regional risks and whether the rise of China is a threat or opportunity for companies in the Gulf region.