DOHA: Qatari workforce playing critical role in the country’s rapid growth and development, and more needs to be done to promote local talents and expertise, said Tamim Hamad Al Kawari, CEO of QInvest, one of Qatar leading Shariah compliant investors, in a press statement yesterday.
The remarks came on the backdrop of the two seminars QInvest held for over 300 students from Qatar University, which discussed the dynamics of the finance industry ahead of the students deciding on their College Majors.
This year’s seminars of QInvest witnessed more than 20 percent increase in the number of students enrolling in finance post, compared to 2013.
“Qatar has experienced significant growth in recent years. We believe that local talent has played an extremely important role in the country’s development and strengthened the foundations upon which the economy is built. QInvest seeks to encourage the building of knowledge, excellence and success and allows students to gain expertise and grow within a professional working environment,” said Al Kawari.
He added: “QInvest fully supports Qatar University’s goal to encourage the creation and growth of Qatar’s future leaders within the finance and business sectors. We are committed to participating in the preparation of a road map for sustainable growth in Qatar and encouraging the [further] diversification of the country’s economy.”
Over 300 female and male students attended the event which was held over two days. Duncan Walker, COO and CFO of QInvest, attended the two-day event and talked to students about finance and its importance in the global economy. The students were also addressed by Essa Saud Al Kawari, Head of Government and Community Relations and Administration Affairs; Bassel Hanbali, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations; Pascale Al Sabbagh, HR Vice President; and Dr Hala Kassem, Legal Assistant Vice President.
Professor Nitham Hindi, Dean of College of Business and Economics at Qatar University, said: “It was an honour for us to welcome industry practitioners from QInvest and it was a hugely valuable experience for our students. The visit deepened our students’ understanding of the finance industry and provided them with an overview of career trends and opportunities in Qatar and the region.”
The seminar covered topics related to the investment banking industry including treasury, operations, marketing, human resources, legal and compliance. The session topics were developed by Bassel Hanbali and Dr Rami Zeitun, Chair of Finance and Economics, in cooperation with Assistant Professors of Finance, Dr. Mohamed Eissa and Dr Mohammed Elgammal.
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