Doha, 21 August 2016

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority today announced the appointment of Dr Haitham Al-Salama to the position of Chief Economic Advisor. This newly created role sits within the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)'s office, where
Dr Al-Salama will work on developing the economic strategy of the QFC.

Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, CEO of the QFC Authority stated: "The QFC has once again attracted top Qatari talent due to its excellent reputation within Qatar's business community. People are our most valuable asset in diversifying the economy and developing the private sector in Qatar, and I am delighted to welcome Haitham to the QFC family. His considerable talents will be well employed as we take QFC forward in its next stage of maturity."

Dr Al-Salama said: "I am honoured to be given this opportunity to contribute to my country and the QFC's work in facilitating the success of businesses expanding into the region. I very much look forward to joining the CEO's team on the next stage of the QFC's journey."

Dr Haitham Al-Salama has over 10 years of previous experience, spanning policy and management within governmental and non-profit organizations. Prior to joining the QFC, he held the position of Director of Science Policy and Management in Sidra Medical and Research Centre, a member of Qatar Foundation.

Dr Haitham Al-Salama, holds an MBBS from King Saud University, a Master of Arts in Education and an MBA from Stanford University, USA, and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University, USA, where he focused on International and Global Affairs.

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About the Qatar Financial Centre
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is an onshore business and financial centre providing an excellent platform for firms to do business in Qatar and the region. It offers its own legal, regulatory, tax and business environment, which allows 100% foreign ownership, 100% repatriation of profit, and charges a competitive 10% corporate tax on locally sourced profits. For more information, please visit qfc.qa

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Contacts
QFC Authority: Hala Kassab | e. h.kassab@qfc.qa | t. +974 33000216
BLJ Worldwide: Mohammed Al Maskati | e. mohammedm@bljworldwide.com |
t. +974 33174219

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