Doha will stage the Libyan–Qatari–Turkish Arab Economic Forum for Digital Development and Investment from April 27 to 29, 2026. The high-level gathering is positioned as a cornerstone for regional cooperation, focusing squarely on accelerating digital economies and sustainable development.
Held under the patronage of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) and backed by Qatari investors, the forum aims to assemble government officials, financial institutions, investment funds, and tech leaders from Libya, Qatar, Turkey, and across the Arab world.
Central to the forum’s mission is bolstering Libya’s post-conflict recovery by advancing its digital transformation and channeling responsible investment into strategic sectors. Organizers state the goal is to forge international-standard partnerships that contribute to economic stability and institutional readiness in Libya.
The agenda outlines broad and ambitious discussions, spanning digital transformation in public and private institutions, investments in emerging technologies, and key energy sectors like oil, gas, and green hydrogen. Further topics will cover digital security for food and pharmaceuticals, smart manufacturing, logistics, aviation, ports, and digital free zones.
Beyond immediate projects, the forum has wider regional ambitions: to attract international investment, improve Arab digital economic rankings, empower private sectors, and ultimately establish Libya as a digital gateway connecting the Gulf to Africa.
The stated strategy rests on three pillars: launching partnerships from Doha in 2026, translating those visions into on-the-ground projects in Libya, and utilizing Turkey’s proven expertise in technology, manufacturing, and regional expansion.
Registration details for the 2026 forum are expected to be released in the coming period.
TunisianMonitorOnline (Douha Essaafi)
