DOHA, 6 September 2009
In an initiative to promote financial knowledge in Qatar amongst Arabic speaking professionals, as well as those entering the labour market, the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority has launched an Arabic language version of its corporate website.
The website, at http://arabic.qfc.com.qa/, has been developed by the QFC Authority’s in-house specialist resources. The website provides information on the QFC Authority and authorized firms, as well as general financial services information.
The website is the latest in a series of Arabic communication channels launched by the QFC Authority this year, including its main brochure, its annual report and an English and Arabic language magazine called q:voice for business students. These publications form part of a long term strategy to achieve widespread understanding in the community of the QFC’s role and of its achievements since it was created in 2005.
Layla Salem, Senior Media Executive, QFC Authority, says: "Developing an Arabic website was one of our key communications objectives for 2009. This website will be an excellent platform to help create a better understanding of what we do among both those in the financial sector and those considering it as a career."
For more information please visit our website http://arabic.qfc.com.qa/
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Media Contact:
Steve Martin
Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications
Tel +974 4967755 Mob +974 583 1937 e-mail s.martin@qfc.com.qa
Layla Salem
Senior Media Executive
Tel +974 4967793 Mob +974 5830054 e-mail l.salem@qfc.com.qa
Notes to Editors:
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 provide 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.
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 authorize, supervise and, when necessary, discipline firms and individuals. The QFC Regulatory Authority regulates firms using principle-based legislation of international standard, modeled closely on that used in London and other major financial centers. The Regulatory Authority is currently receiving applications and granting authorisations.
QFC Authority
The QFC Authority is the commercial, administrative and legislative body responsible for driving the commercial strategy of the QFC and for developing relationships with the global corporate community and other key institutions both within and outside of Qatar.
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