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This year's edition of the conference was held under the framework of economic partnership between Qatar and Turkey, represented by the Union Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB).

Al-Hitmi believes that the goals of QNV 2030 cannot become reality without using the creativity of engineers who, by training, are creators and designers of solutions with the application of the right technology.

The ranking program has brought to light the growing maturity within the private sector, as well as the ability of the budding SME sector in Qatar to generate large incomes.

The 5th Euromoney Qatar Conference held at Doha in December brought together stalwarts of the banking and finance industry to discuss the agenda of Qatar's economic planning in the context of depressed hydrocarbon prices.

While the first edition of the conference, held in 2015, focused on Germany's business ecosystem, the 2nd SMEs Conference will take a look at Turkey's best business practices and the partnership opportunities for local SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Now in its fifth year, the program has different levels catering to high school and university students, running until March 2017.

"When Elan was established 12 years ago, the advertising industry in Qatar was still nascent," remembers Jaber Al Ansari, Group CEO, Elan Group.

The CEO of QDB believes the best way to empower Qatar's future generations is to simplify the path to entry for new participants.

Through its numerous affiliate organizations, Qatar Foundation is making a significant impact in the technology and research development sector in Qatar.

QDB has a launched a multi-service support center called "One Stop Shop" at Qatar Business Incubation Center's campus to cater to a host of SME needs, thereby creating an approachable framework for Qatar's small business community.

The founder says that they saw potential for their business in Qatar, as most production agencies operating there tend to stick to traditional approaches.

The Daruna concept is simple; provide quality and affordable accommodations for the working community in Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and throughout the world.

The startup empowers students with an academic planner designed to help students make the right course selection.

Kerbache is very tuned in on the changing dynamics of the Middle East economies, and is keen on having his organization cater to the specific needs of this particular region.

Haris Aghadi, co-founder of Qatar-based online platform Meddy, offers a guide to starting a business in Qatar.

UrbanPoint decided to move to Qatar to implement their plan, despite the fact that none of them had ever lived nor visited Doha before, being aware that Qatar was a fast-growing market with lots of governmental support for entrepreneurial initiatives.

Operating from Qatar's technology hub Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), QMIC with its team of 75 innovators has gone beyond merely incorporating IoT in its vision statement, and has delivered tangible results, making it a regional market leader.

The CEO of Injaz Qatar Emad Al Khaja discusses how the organization enhances the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Qatar by supporting the youth and the next generation of leaders in business.

QBD, launched in March 2015, was created to answer the local market need for a platform to sell products and provide end-to-end shipping and customer service.

Abu Issa wanted to create a facility for the mass market and provide the public and amateur athletes access to knowledge on training and lifestyle.

According to ICC Qatar, the workshop is primarily a recap into the past year, highlighting major issues and decisions in the banking sector during the period and will also take a look at the road ahead, given the dynamism in Qatar's economy.