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.
The team of experts and professionals in the fields of business, policy and research gave presentations on the most prominent developments in the energy industry.
QFC organises seminar on Qatar’s digital market
21 Apr 2021 - 11:11
QNA
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) organized a panel discussion to shed light on the country’s digital sector and the investment opportunities available. The event took place in cooperation with the Republic of Poland and the Qatar-Poland Business Council.
Guest speakers discussed the important role their organizations play in the State of Qatar’s digital transformation.
They said that the Qatari economy was one of the fastest growing in the MENA region, highlighting the accelerating digital transformation with the market forecast to reach $3.2 billion by 2023.
Vice President of Business Development at QFC Abby Chan said that the State of Qatar’s digital market has plenty of promising investment opportunities for startups and for companies looking to expand their presence in the region.
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
King County Council passes hazard pay ordinance for grocery store workers in unincorporated areas
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The outside of a Fred Meyer store in Seattle, Wash.CLAIRE MAULDING, SPECIAL TO THE SEATTLEPI
Some grocery store workers in unincorporated areas of King County will soon receive an extra $4 per hour after King County Council became the latest local government to pass hazard pay legislation.
The council approved the legislation Tuesday in an 8-1 vote. The move came after Seattle and Burien both passed hazard pay legislation earlier this year to help provide grocery store workers extra compensation during the coronavirus pandemic.