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Qatar News Agency reported that Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari held the meetings in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly high-level week. The discussions with Mohamed Kande addressed ongoing partnerships with the professional services firm while the separate session with Mark Coombs examined prospects for deeper engagement with the emerging markets investment specialist. Al Kuwari previously met Coombs in London in November 2025 on similar topics of investment and economic cooperation.
The Qatar Economic Forum Powered by Bloomberg convened its UNGA Special Edition on September 20 2026 in New York and brought together global CEOs investors and officials to examine capital flows risk management and economic resilience. Bloomberg event materials noted that Qatar and other Gulf economies play a pivotal role in stewarding long-term capital amid global volatility. Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani used the gathering to launch Doha Investment a new platform that will manage the Qatar Investment Authority’s domestic portfolio spanning more than 40 companies active in over 80 markets according to a Zawya dispatch.
Ashmore Group reported assets under management of $54 billion as of June 30 2026 representing a 13 percent increase from the prior year. The company’s results announcement attributed the growth to $2.7 billion in net inflows and $3.7 billion in positive investment performance across fixed income equities and alternatives. Ashmore maintains exposure to the Middle East and Africa which accounted for 18 percent of its assets under management at the end of the financial year.
Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari has served as Qatar’s Minister of Finance since October 2021 after earlier roles as Minister of Commerce and Industry and as CEO of Qatar National Bank. His career trajectory includes executive positions that positioned him to lead efforts in economic diversification and international financial partnerships. The latest meetings continue a pattern of engagement with global financial institutions that support Qatar’s strategic objectives.
Qatar Central Bank Governor and Qatar Investment Authority Chairman Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani also held discussions with Mark Coombs ahead of the forum to address developments in global finance and investment Qatar Tribune stated. Such interactions reflect heightened interest in strengthening ties with specialized asset managers amid Qatar’s push to expand private sector participation in non-hydrocarbon sectors. The forum itself highlighted how disciplined investment and shock absorption remain essential for sustaining growth in the current environment.
PwC continues to advise governments and businesses across the Gulf on matters ranging from digital transformation to fiscal policy. The presence of its global chairman at the New York meetings signals the firm’s ongoing role in supporting Qatar’s economic initiatives. Officials have used the sidelines of major international gatherings to advance dialogues that align with long-term national development priorities.
