10 Jun 2021 - 9:28
Henk J Hoogendoorn, Managing Director of Financial Sector Office, QFC, with an official during SPIEF.
The Peninsula
Doha: Represented by a high-level delegation at the 24th edition of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2021, signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and one Letter of Intent with leading organisations from Russia’s investment, technology, and innovation ecosystem, aimed at promoting investment in Qatar’s wider business landscape.
The diverse range of MoUs, inked during SPIEF 2021, focus on strengthening the long-term strategic business and investment exchange between Qatar and Russia. The agreements were signed with Moscow Innovation Cluster Fund, Internet Initiatives Development Fund, QR Sports, Business Russia, Qatar Russia Investment and Trade Advisory, Roscongress Foundation, and a Letter of Intent with Skolkovo Foundation.
QFC targets Russian businesses at 2021 SPIEF
25 May 2021 - 8:59
The Peninsula
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, is set to participate in the 24th edition of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which will be held from June 2 to 5 under the patronage of the President of the Russian Federation.
The QFC joins over 50 leading Qatari public and private sector entities as part of the State of Qatar delegation as a Guest Country.
Earlier this year, the QFC held a live webinar, as part of its #AccessQatar global webinar series, with more than 80 industry channel partners and stakeholders in collaboration with the Qatari-Russian Center for Cooperation to introduce prospects from the sports and the digital sectors to its platform, and a suite of licensing and post-licensing benefits for businesses that are looking to expand their operations to one of the world’s most dynamic economies. Yousuf Mohamed
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QFC, QCSD sign MoU to support financial markets development
04 Apr 2021 - 8:44
Misnad bin Abdullatif Al Misnad, Chief Executive Officer, QCSD (left) and Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida, Chief Executive Officer, QFC Authority during the signing of MoU to support the development of Qatari financial market.
The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Central Securities Depository (QCSD), the first and only depository that is licensed by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), to provide depository and associated services, in Qatar.
Focusing on the significant role of depositories in supporting the growth of Qatar’s financial markets, the MoU sets forth the framework of cooperation between the QFC and QCSD, which aims to stimulate, attract and bolster local and foreign investments. The two parties will be joining efforts to foster the culture of inves
Advancement in technology making renewables affordable, cheaper
14 Mar 2021 - 9:17
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Qatar is well ahead in preparations for carbon neutral world. Qatar has announced plans to expand its Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) capacity and aims maintain its position as the biggest producer of LNG, said experts in a panel discussion during a webinar organised by Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).
The webinar entitled ‘Structural Factors Driving Positive Change in the Gulf’ shed light on challenges and opportunities for a transition to a post-oil future with a focus on structural reforms to help achieve long-term fiscal sustainability and fair inter-generational wealth transfers.