Qatar Chamber board member Ibtihaj al-Ahmadani has underscored the “great strides” the country has achieved in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) during a recently held forum in Bahrain.
During the ‘Global Women Economic Forum and Exhibition’ hosted by the Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society, al-Ahmadani participated in a panel discussion titled ‘The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Empowering Economies’, which delved into the transformative impact of PPPs on economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development at both regional and global levels.
The panel explored how PPPs helped drive job creation, foster technological advancements, and elevate global competitiveness to build resilient and prosperous economies equipped to face future challenges.
Al-Ahmadani, who is also the chairperson of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum, said Qatar has attached great importance to PPP, especially within the framework of Qatar National Vision 2030, which underscores the shared responsibility between the government and the private sector to promote economic growth, diversify sources of income, and encourage investments.
She also highlighted Law No 12 of 2020, which regulates PPPs and establishes a supportive legislative environment for such collaborations. The law provides a robust framework to attract both foreign and local investments, enabling the implementation of innovative projects across various sectors.
Al-Ahmadani noted that the law aims to strengthen partnerships and foster cooperation between large enterprises, small and medium-sized companies, and the government sector, while also encouraging competition and innovation.
“As a result of these efforts, many successful projects have been implemented under the PPP system across various sectors, including infrastructure, education, health, logistics, and others,” she said.
She emphasised that Qatar’s PPP plans focus on enhancing the investment environment and diversifying the sectors involved in these collaborations, noting that the scope of partnerships will expand to include new sectors, such as food security, renewable energy, technology, innovation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), alongside continued efforts in health, education, and energy.
Al-Ahmadani said the PPP is a strategic tool for achieving sustainable growth in Qatar, as it enhances efficiency and innovation, and provides an opportunity to exchange experiences between the two sectors. “This, in turn, enhances Qatar's position as a leading investment destination at the regional and international levels,” she added.
Qatar Chamber board member Ibtihaj al-Ahmadani during a panel discussion held at the ‘Global Women Economic Forum and Exhibition’ hosted by the Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society.
