Amwal, QBA and QFC Authority hold networking

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, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority and the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) have recently held their first networking event of the New Year at the Sharq Spa Village here. The event was only for guests and experts from the local, regional and international financial communities.

Geared towards the professionals of the financial sector and those in senior financial positions in the wider business community, the Networking Event for Financial Professionals was addressed by Stuart Pearce CEO & Director General of the Qatar Financial Centre Authority.

Amwal, QFC Authority and QBA each invited clients and other professional contacts to participate, offering an opportunity for financial professionals to share the information, knowledge, relationships and expertise that will help build and sustain a solid financial services industry in Qatar and in the wider region.

Dr Laurent Lavigne du Cadet, CEO of Amwal, said: “Now in its fourth round, this networking event has proved time and again its potential for fostering meaningful dialogue and ongoing collaboration between financial experts in the region. The discussions that take place during these meetings serve to promote excellence and innovation, and allow us to share and debate industry trends, future strategies and other aspects of our business. The interest generated among industry leaders during these events reflect the benefit of pulling together these experts to exchange innovative ideas and trends in today’s financial scene.”

Sheikh Faisal bin Qassem Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatari Businessmen Association, added: “The success and sequence of the networking events have further attracted business people and financial professionals from Qatar and other countries as well. The unique ambience of events laid the ground to establish exceptional pledge for advancing the financial industry.”

Stuart Pearce said: “These networking events help to promote a brand of quality in the developing Qatari financial market. The firms we are licensing look for opportunities to exchange views and build business relationships with a broad mix of people and we are therefore very pleased to be a partner in this initiative.” The Networking Event for Financial Professionals takes place three times a year.