Doha Forum 2025 convenes global leaders under 'Justice in Action' theme

The Doha Forum 2025, a major global policy conference, is scheduled for December 6-7 in Qatar under the theme "Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress." Held under the patronage of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the annual event will convene world leaders, policymakers, and international experts to address overlapping global crises. This year's edition expects over 6,000 participants from more than 150 countries.

Agenda Focused on Pressing Global Challenges

The forum's executive director, Mubarak Ajlan Al-Kuwari, stated that in a world facing complex crises, "the call for fair, accountable, and collective governance is more urgent than ever." The program, developed with leading think tanks, will feature high-level discussions on critical issues. Key session topics include "The Gaza Reckoning: Reassessing Global Responsibilities and Pathways to Peace," "US–China Relations," and "AI as a Double-Edged Sword: Strategies for Responsible Use in the Military Domain."

Prominent List of International Participants

The list of confirmed attendees underscores the forum's significance, featuring figures such as Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Other notable participants include Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, and the head of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende.

Türkiye's Role and the Forum's Evolving Platform

The participation of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan highlights Türkiye's active diplomatic role and its engagement with multilateral forums to address regional and international security issues. The Doha Forum continues to position itself as a leading neutral platform for dialogue, aiming to bridge diplomacy, development, and humanitarian action. The 2024 forum under the theme "The Innovation Imperative" attracted over 5,000 attendees.