Doha, Qatar, 2nd of March 2011: The QFC Regulatory Authority held a ceremony to honour Noora Al Buzwair, a graduate of the Qatar University College of Law, who completed the one year Graduate Fellowship Programme ("GFP") in the Policy and Enforcement Departments.
The GFP is a one-year fellowship programme offered to exceptional Qatari nationals.
The purpose of the programme is to provide young Qatari men and women the opportunity of working within a world-class financial services regulatory environment and build their skills as financial services professionals. At the end of the program, successful participants are offered a challenging and rewarding career with the Regulatory Authority. Sixteen graduates have participated in the "GFP" programme since its launch in 2006, with 5 due to graduate in August this year.
Ms. Al Buzwair's mentor, Mrs. Prue Morris, Director, Policy Department, said: "I am delighted to celebrate Noora's achievement after such a successful year. It has been a pleasure to watch her develop her enforcement and policy skills and I look forward to working with her as a valued member of our Policy team." Noora Al Buzwair said: "Working at the Regulatory Authority has been a great professional experience for me and I look forward to continuing my career in the Regulatory Authority."
The QFC Regulatory Authority supports the Human Development Pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030, which promotes the professional development of Qatari nationals and contributes to develop their talents.
The QFC Regulatory Authority will present its Graduate Fellowship Programme and recruit Qatari national candidates for the "GFP" and other roles during the Qatar Career Fair, from the 10th to the 14th of April at the Doha Exhibition Centre.
- Ends -
About the QFC Regulatory Authority
The QFC Regulatory Authority is an independent regulatory body established by Article 8 of the QFC Law. It regulates firms that conduct financial services in or from the QFC. It has a broad range of regulatory powers to authorise, supervise and, when necessary, discipline firms and individuals. The QFC Regulatory Authority regulates firms using principle-based legislation of international standard, modelled closely on that used in major financial centres. Further details are available on the website www.qfcra.com
About the Qatar Financial Centre
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is a financial and business centre established by the Government of Qatar and located in Doha. It has been designed to attract international financial services institutions and major multi-national corporations and to encourage participation in the growing market for financial services in Qatar and elsewhere in the region. The QFC operates to international standards and provides a first class legal and business infrastructure for those doing business within the QFC. The QFC was created by QFC Law No.(7) of Qatar and has been open for business since 1 May 2005.
For more information, please contact:
Valerie Ward - QFC Regulatory Authority
T: +974 4495 6776
F: +974 4483 0894
E: v.ward@qfcra.com
© Press Release 2011
