DOHA: Amwal, Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC Authority) and the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) recently hosted a networking event here attended by eminent guests and over 150 experts from the local, regional and international financial scene.
Present at the event were Sheikha Hanadi Nasser Al Thani, Chairperson of Amwal, Issa Abdull Salam Abu Issa, CEO of Salam International and QBA's Secretary General, Khalid Al Subeai, General Manager of Morgan Stanley Qatar Branch and Naufel Vilcassim, the Dean of London Business School. The welcome note was given by Sheikh Nawaf bin Nasser Al Thani, Chairman of Nasser Bin Khalid Al Thani & Sons Holding Co and a board member of Qatar Businessmen Association.
The annual event which is geared towards professionals in the financial sector and those in distinguished financial positions in the wider business community provided an opportunity for financial professionals to share information as well as knowledge and expertise that will help build and sustain a solid financial services industry in the GCC. Sheikh Nawaf said during the occasion, "When we first partnered to create this event, the aim was to create a unique platform for pioneers of the financial industry and prominent businessmen and entrepreneurs to build strong business networks, engage in an open dialogue, and establish new business contacts. We believe that communication and networking is one of the main pillars for business development. Today after eight events our belief is stronger in the efficiency of this event and its importance".
Shashank Srivastava, acting CEO of the QFC Authority noted that this ongoing networking event is essential to the growth of the financial services sector as a platform for local talent to interact with the larger regional and international industry. "We at the QFC Authority will continue to support this initiative as a part of our commitment to the development of Qatar's financial services sector through a uniquely sustainable platform for regional growth in reinsurance, captives and asset management," he said.
© The Peninsula 2010
