Qatar’s participation in the forum highlights its commitment to strengthening international cooperation on tax policy and sharing expertise to enhance the efficiency of domestic tax systems.

Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Jaham Al-Kuwari, President of Qatar’s General Tax Authority, led the country’s delegation to the Sixth Meeting of the Global Forum on Value Added Tax (VAT) in France.

The forum, organised by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), took place in Paris from 26 to 28 January 2026.

The forum serves as a high-level international platform, bringing together senior officials from tax administrations worldwide to discuss the design and implementation of VAT/GST systems.

Participants exchange experiences on challenges related to the digital economy, e-commerce, crypto-assets, and artificial intelligence, while reviewing best practices to enhance tax compliance and strengthen risk management mechanisms.

Qatar’s participation in the forum highlights its commitment to strengthening international cooperation on tax policy and sharing expertise to enhance the efficiency of domestic tax systems.

It also reflects the country’s support for global efforts to modernize and develop tax frameworks in line with evolving economic and technological changes.