Doha: Qatar University (QU), represented by the College of Business and Economics, and in collaboration with the General Tax Authority (GTA), is set to organize the 4th international conference on fiscal policies and economic development in Qatar from Feb. 26 to 27.
Held under the theme "Reformulating Financial Incentives for Investment in the GCC Countries.", the event brings together a phalanx of experts and researchers from some international financial institutions and universities, as well as specialized government authorities and consulting offices, to discuss reformulating financial incentives for investment in the GCC Countries, in light of global economic developments, particularly international tax reforms and ultimately come up with recommendations that serve decision makers.
Dean of the College of Business and Economics at QU Dr. Rana Sobh, noted that this conference aligns with the college's strategy to enhance community engagement and address contemporary economic and fiscal policy issues affecting the economy and businesses, emphasizing that the initiative aims to provide recommendations that assist decision-makers.
Strengthening cooperation with government entities engaged in fiscal and economic policies, particularly the GTA, is one of the colleges top priorities, Dr. Sobh highlighted, affirming that this collaboration has led to the organization of numerous events and participation in the development of several academic programs within the college.
Consequently, organizing this conference in partnership with GTA reflects the college's commitment to enhancing collaboration with the authority and exploring additional areas of partnership that serve the shared goals of both parties, added Dr. Sobh.
For his part, Economic consultant, and Director of Tax Policy at GTA, Majid Abdulrahman Al Mahmoud, stated that the collaboration between GTA and QU, represented by the College of Business and Economics, has been continuously evolving over several years, encompassing various areas, including field training for students and the joint organization of seminars and conferences.
He added that hosting this conference reflects the collective efforts of both GTA and QU in promoting cooperation and serving the community, emphasizing that increasing tax awareness among taxpayers enhances voluntary compliance and improves the investment and business environment in Qatar.
Al Mahmoud further underlined that organizing this conference underscores the significance of these incentives and their impact on investment, business, and capital flows, in addition to leveraging the insights of experts and researchers in this field to bolster the universitys efforts in specialized scientific research.
Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and Economics, Dr. Khalid Shams Al Abdulqader, explained that the pre-conference day would focus on tax reform and the restructuring of tax systems topics of particular importance to regional countries as they seek to achieve financial stability and diversify their government revenue sources.
The conference would offer a comparative overview of the experiences of several countries regarding tax system restructuring. The focus will be on how Gulf countries can leverage these experiences to support economic diversification and enhance the contribution of various sectors to the national economy, he noted.
Associate Professor of Economics at the college and Chair of the conference organizing committee, Dr. Mahmoud Abdellatif, stated that this conference presents a valuable opportunity for researchers and organizations focused on promoting investment in the region, as well as tax managers from Qatari institutions, professional offices, accountants, lawyers, and others interested in the professional and research aspects of taxation and financial studies.
One day prior to the conference, the QU's Department of Finance and Economics is slated to host a workshop on tax reform and the restructuring of tax Systems, featuring researchers, stakeholders, and other interested parties.
