Doha Forum Unveils Its New Brand Identity
Doha – Information Office - 30 October
Doha Forum has unveiled its new brand identity, marking the beginning of a new phase in the Forums mission to cement itself as one of the leading international forums for policy ahead of its 18th edition, taking place on December 15th and 16th 2018.
Channeling the Forums renewed ambition, Doha Forums new logo and brand have been crafted to enhance and unify the Forums identity while strengthening its global presence and reputation for policy innovation. As Doha Forum and its constituents gather to drive pragmatic policy agendas, the logo is designed to create a strong visual impact that represents the international community, unity and solidarity in tackling the worlds most pressing challenges.
At this years edition, the Doha Forum takes on a new model, working with prestigious international partners including Munich Security Conference, International Crisis Group, and European Council on Foreign Affairs to produce critical dialogue and content around challenges that affect and impact global citizens. Held under the theme, "Shaping Policy in an Interconnected World" the Forum will focus on four essential areas; Security, Peace and Mediation, Economic Development, and Trends and Transitions.
HE the Minister of Energy and Industry Dr Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada, stated: "Today, Qatar is a different place, therefore its only natural that the Doha Forum, like our country, is given new life. The rebranding of the Forum in 2018 is a result of organic progression. It has evolved, much like our country."
HE the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary-General Ahmed bin Hassan al-Hammadi, commented, "We are launching a new visual identify for the Doha Forum because we recognise the importance of keeping up with the fast-paced changes our world is witnessing, while ensuring that the principles that the Forum was built on remain steadfast. These principles are embodied in our belief in activating diplomacy to resolve disputes; employing genuine and honest dialogue in policy-making, and preserving diversity of thought and representation."
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson HE Lolwah AlKhater said: "The Doha Forum was established 18 years ago as the regions only large-scale international forum designed to address global challenges and advance pragmatic solutions.
Since its inception, the Forum has evolved into an ideal vantage point to explore the issues that affect us all."
"This year, the Doha Forum is returning to build on its track record of advancing agendas for leaders and citizens alike, and we look forward to working with our strategic partners to enhance Doha Forums impact and network," she added.
Brookings Doha Center director Tarik Yousef said: "Qatar is a place where we can engage freely and openly on the most difficult subjects we face in the Arab world.
Qatar is well positioned to claim its title of capital of ideas, free thought and honest debate.
The Brookings Doha Center is incredibly privileged to be part of this edition of the Doha Forum."
Elizabeth Schaeffer Brown, co-executive director of Nadias Initiative, said: "Nadia has been working on peace-building and mediation for over three years in Iraq, and she is looking forward to sharing her experience at the Doha Forum". The 2018 Forums overarching strategic partners: the Munich Security Conference, the International Crisis Group, and European Council on Foreign Relations.
The Forums content partners, co-producing individual Forum sessions, include RAND, the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism, the Observer Research Foundation, the Center for the National Interest, the UCLA Middle East Development Center, the S Rajartnam School for International Studies, the Doha Institute, the Valdai Discussion Club, the Global Dryland Alliance and the Brookings Center in Doha.
The Qatari government partners are the Ministry of Finance, the Minister of Economy and Commerce, and the Ministry of Energy and Industry, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), and Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) .
Hassan Al Ibrahim, Acting Director General of Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) , said that the QTA's strategy places the support of hosting international conferences and economic events in Doha as one of its main priorities not only to attract more visitors to the country but also to give them the opportunity to introduce Qatar and convey a true picture of it abroad..
Established in 2000 and held annually against the backdrop of Qatars visionary development and history of global mediation, the Doha Forum is a platform for global dialogue on critical challenges facing our world.
The Doha Forum promotes the interchange of ideas, discourse, policy making, and action-oriented solutions.(QNA)
Established in 2000 and held annually against the backdrop of Qatars visionary development and history of global mediation, the Doha Forum is a platform for global dialogue on critical challenges facing our world. The Doha Forum promotes the interchange of ideas, discourse, policy making, and action-oriented networks.