Doha Forum has proved its international presence throughout its previous sixteen conferences since its inception. It regularly discusses political, economic, regional and international issues. The Forum has become one of the most important international forums which brings together the largest number of experts, academics, politicians, decision-makers, specialists, businessmen and civil society organizations from around the world, to discuss ways to achieve stability, regional and global prosperity, and how to address the challenges hindering stability in the world.

The theme of this seventeenth session of the Doha Forum is entitled:
(Development, Stability and Refugee Crisis)

Undoubtedly, development and stability are the mainstay of state and communities development. They represent the most effective way to confront present crises and future challenges. Equally, the absence of development and stability represents the most important reasons behind the tragic state of affairs and exacerbated conflicts around the world, particularly in the Middle East.

Perhaps, the realization of development and stability does not hinge on the political and the economic aspects only but rather includes the humanitarian, intellectual, religious and social aspects.

The refugee crisis is one of the most pressing issues in our world today, and that substantially affects the development and stability of societies politically, economically, and humanly, and leaves an even more painful effect on the conscience of humanity; the international community today witnesses an unprecedented level refuge and voluntary or forced immigration. According to reports by the UN High Commission for refugees (UNHCR) the number of international migrants reached, in 2015, (244 million person), (20 million) of them were refugees and asylum seekers, escaping from violence and wars taking place in their countries, or escaping from persecution, or looking for work and safety, discounting other 34 million of internally displaced persons.

Therefore, Doha Forum comes this year to discuss issues of development and stability on the international and regional levels, and focusing on the most serious issues that currently affect the refugees problem.