Doha, 9 November 2008
The Qatar Financial Centre Authority is the principle sponsor of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) seminar at the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha on November 9th entitled: "Managing Risks in the GCC: The Challenges and Opportunities".
In this first annual seminar, the IRM brings together leading risk management experts from a wide range of sectors. The seminar will cover topics such as: risk management in the financial services sector; risk management in the energy & construction sectors and risk management awareness and culture in organization.
Fetooh Al-Zayani, Managing Director Business Development Insurance and Reinsurance said: “The IRM seminar will examine the fast changing business landscape in the GCC, with new opportunities, customer demands and market globalization that calls for risk management to form an integral part in the development of business and financial markets in the MENA region.
Mr. Rahat Latif, Chairman, IRM Middle East, said: "We are delighted to be part of this unique initiative and to contribute speakers to the seminar. As many of the region’s hubs transform into global financial centres, it is crucial to share global best-practice case studies in order to continuously raise the bar and stay at the cutting edge of the finance industry".
For more details about the event and agenda please visit the website.
Media Contact:
Steve Martin
Head of Corporate Communications and Marketing
Tel +974 4967755 Mob +974 583 1937 e-mail s.martin@qfc.com.qa
Layla Salem
Senior Media Executive
Tel +974 4967793 Mob +974 583 3054 e-mail l.salem@qfc.com.qa
Notes to Editors:
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority
The QFC Authority is the commercial, administrative and legislative body of the QFC which is responsible for driving its commercial strategy, developing its commercial laws and forging relationships with the global corporate community and other key institutions both within and outside of Qatar. The 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 operating within the QFC. The QFC was created by Qatar Law No.(7) and has been open for business since 1 May 2005.
Institute of Risk Management
IRM is risk management's professional education body. Established as a not-for-profit organisation , the Institute is governed by practising risk professionals and has strong links to leading universities and business schools across the world . Recognising that risk management is a multi-disciplinary field, we also work closely with many other specialist institutes and associations and seek to represent an increasingly broad and diverse set of stakeholders.
The worldwide membership is drawn from industry, commerce, consultancy and the public sector. Members have backgrounds in many different risk-related disciplines: accountants, project managers, insurers, chartered surveyors, health care professionals, lawyers, bankers, auditors, health and safety professionals and engineers are among those represented.
IRM Membership (MIRM) is recognised worldwide as the sign of a risk management professional and is achieved through examination: Fellowship (FIRM) follows through accredited practical experience.
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