QU College of Business and Economics to host 3rd International Conference on Fiscal Policies and Economic Development in Qatar

The College of Business and Economics at Qatar University (QU) will organise a two-day conference on ‘Fiscal policies and economic development in Qatar’ on February 7 and 8.
The theme of the conference at Sheraton Grand Doha will be ‘Global minimum tax and its impact on tax systems in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries’.
Additionally, a workshop on ‘Tax education’ will be held on February 6.
Dr Rana Sobh, dean, College of Business and Economics at QU, highlighted the conference's role in maximising its impact on the local and regional business environment, addressing contemporary economic and fiscal policy issues affecting the economy and business.
The conference aims to strengthen collaboration with various government institutions, serving the financial and business communities, and align with the college's strategy to maximise its impact on society by discussing new economic issues and fiscal policies affecting the economy and business, which contribute to providing recommendations that serve decision-makers.
Dr Rana mentioned that the conference will discuss the pillar 2 of The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)'s report on “Combating base erosion and profit shifting”, resulting in recommendations for implementing the global minimum tax standards. The conference will focus on several aspects, including the general framework of the global minimum tax, its impact on tax policies and systems in the GCC, its influence on foreign investment flows and free zones in the GCC, and its effect on sovereign wealth funds’ investments abroad.
Regarding the conference's importance to QU's educational process, Dr Alanoud al-Maadid, head, Finance and Economics Department, mentioned that the conference includes a day focused on tax education. The discussions will cover academic tax education and tax education in the GCC. This event serves students enrolled in the specialised field of taxation, inaugurated last year.
Dr Alanoud al-Maadid emphasised that students’ participation aims to develop their capabilities and skills through interaction, exploring employment opportunities post-graduation, and aligning with the college's focus on connecting graduates with the job market. The conference also promotes the college as a centre for tax education and research in the region.
Dr Mahmoud Abdellatif, Associate Professor of Economics and Chair of Conference Organizing Committee, provided details about the conference agenda.
The official opening on February 7 will feature dignitaries from ministries, authorities, and professional accounting and legal firms.
Ahmed al-Muhanadi, Commissioner, General Tax Authority, along with Dr Omar al-Ansari, QU President, and Prof Dr Rana Sobh will speak at the opening session.