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June 21, 2026
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 Qatar recently hosted a special edition of its flagship Monday Bites series, bringing together business leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging talent to celebrate leadership, knowledge-sharing, artificial intelligence (AI), and growing India–Qatar ties.</p><p>The event, attended by Indian ambassador Vipul, observed a minute of silence in memory of those who lost their lives in the recent Ras Laffan incident. The gathering paid tribute to the deceased and expressed its heartfelt condolences to their families, colleagues, and loved ones.</p><p>IBPC Qatar president Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem highlighted the importance of continuous learning, leadership development, innovation, and community engagement in an increasingly dynamic global environment. </p><p>As one of IBPC Qatar%27s signature initiatives, Monday Bites has established itself as a premier platform for leadership dialogue, professional development, and knowledge exchange. By bringing together business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and professionals, the platform fosters meaningful conversations on emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the future of business and society.</p><p>Addressing the gathering, the ambassador reflected on the remarkable progress achieved in India–Qatar relations over the past three years and shared his perspectives on the expanding opportunities for collaboration between the two countries. </p><p>He highlighted the growing momentum across trade, investment, energy, technology, innovation, education, and people-to-people engagement, while emphasising the importance of continued cooperation in strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Qatar.</p><p>A major highlight of the event was the Monday Bites Signature Session titled ‘Build the BAT. Master the BAAP. Be the BATMAN. Attract What Others Chase’, delivered by Kareem.The session challenged conventional thinking around success and competition, encouraging participants to focus on building distinctive value, strong capabilities, and sustainable competitive advantages. </p><p>The event also marked the successful completion of the inaugural IBPC AI Advantage Certification Programme with Certificates of Participation presented to the graduates.As one of the first initiatives of its kind undertaken by IBPC Qatar, the programme represents an important milestone in the organisation%27s commitment to preparing professionals and business leaders for the rapidly evolving age of AI. </p><p>The certification covered key areas including prompt engineering, AI-powered productivity, content creation, automation, strategic decision-making, and digital transformation. By focusing on practical use cases and hands-on learning, the program empowered participants to confidently embrace emerging technologies and unlock new opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth.</p><p>The initiative reflects IBPC Qatar%27s broader vision of fostering future-ready leadership and ensuring that its members remain competitive, adaptable, and well-positioned to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven global economy.</p><p>As India and Qatar continue to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, technology, energy, innovation, and human capital development, initiatives such as Monday Bites and the IBPC AI Advantage Certification Programme reflect IBPC Qatar%27s commitment to building a future-ready professional community while strengthening the people-to-people and business connections that underpin one of the region%27s most dynamic and successful bilateral partnerships.</p>%20%20%20%20<p>Related%20Story</p>
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, a global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.</p><p> </p><p>According to Wagner Albuquerque de Almeida, Regional Industry director for Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) at the IFC, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), Qatar has “done a fantastic job” reducing the volatility and the risks of food security that the IFC has observed in the past.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Almeida recently spoke at the launch of a food security and agrifood investment study hosted by the US-Qatar Business Council Doha (USQBC Doha), in partnership with IFC, where he described Qatar’s domestic resilience as a commercial advantage that attracts investment and stabilises supply chains.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>He also lauded Qatar for achieving 98% self sufficiency in dairy and poultry, which he noted as a “remarkable achievement” that strengthens the country’s agrifood base. According to Almeida, Qatar is ranked “fourth globally” in food affordability, despite importing most of its food, underscoring the strength of its supply chains. He explained that affordability is sustained through stable trade networks, which create predictable conditions for investors.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>He noted that Qatar supplies about 14% of global urea exports, making it a critical player in agricultural inputs. “This dual capacity, domestic resilience and international supply, positions Qatar as a hub for agrifood resilience in emerging and developing markets,” Almeida pointed out.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>He emphasised that food security cannot be solved by one actor alone, noting that Qatar’s model demonstrates how government, private sector, and international partners can align to reduce volatility.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Almeida said Qatar’s achievements should be scaled across regions, linking upstream and downstream value chains to strengthen resilience for both Qatar and partner countries.</p><p>He noted that Qatar’s logistics capabilities and capital provide a platform for investment opportunities in the US$4tn global agrifood market. Almeida added that Qatar’s food security gains are not only about resilience but also about creating commercial opportunities that can be scaled across emerging economies. </p>%20%20%20%20<p>Related%20Story</p>
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