1、Qatar 2025CEO OutlookKPMG.Make the Difference.December 2025KPMG in Qatar| doubling down on AI and talent to drive resilience and growthDespite global confidence falling to near-pandemic levels,68 percent of Qatars CEOs are optimistic about their own organizations prospects and are strongly backing a
2、 combination of investment in AI and retaining and retraining of high-potential talent(72 percent)to sustain and fuel future growth.Most CEOs(72 percent)have already adjusted their growth strategies to tackle ongoing,interconnected challenges.Looking ahead,the majority anticipate rising revenues and
3、 an increased workforce over the next three years.Expectations for AI investment returns have also accelerated,with most leaders now predicting results within one to three yearsfar sooner than the three to five years projected in 2024.to face geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty but KPMGs
4、11th CEO Outlook shows that leaders are positive,if cautious,about the future.The world continues72%adjusted growth strategies to tackle ongoing challenges2025 CEO Outlook|2 2025 KPMG LLC,a limited liability company registered with Qatar Financial Centre Authority(QFCA),State of Qatar and a member f
5、irm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited,a private English company limited by guarantee.All rights reserved.OverviewBills noteEconomic outlookTech&AITalentESGAboutBill ThomasGlobal Chairman&CEO“Its clear from our findings that CEOs ar
6、e finding opportunities from disruption by investing boldly in technology,innovation and talent.With what we are seeing theres a careful balance required between innovation and responsibility.CEO responses on AI exemplify this,with leaders recognizing the need to embrace innovation while managing co