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08 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

Delivering the Regulatory Authority’s commitments and The Regulatory Authority and its Board of Directors extend their
objectives under the SSP requires constructive cooperation gratitude to His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad
and engagement with its stakeholders in Qatar, and in Al-Thani, to His Highness the Deputy Amir, Sheikh Abdullah Bin
particular with the Qatar Central Bank and the Qatar Financial Hamad Al-Thani and to H.E. the Prime Minister and Minister
Markets Authority. In that connection, I am also pleased to of Interior, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani for
note that the Annual Report highlights the significant work their continuous support and assistance.
that the Regulatory Authority has undertaken to broaden and
deepen its relationships with several stakeholders in Qatar. On behalf of the Board, I also express my thanks to all ministries
and government bodies for their support of and co-operation
As financial regulators, we recognise the important role that our with the Regulatory Authority in the discharge of its mandate
institutions play in delivering the objectives of the Qatar National under the QFC Law.
Vision 2030. In this context, the SSP brings to bear an important
focus on the work required to ensure that the financial system
remains resilient and well-positioned to promote long-term
and sustainable economic growth, with focus on innovation,
inclusivity and openness. Additionally, the SSP recognises the
significant contribution that financial regulators can play towards
fostering the human development, social, and environmental
pillars of the National Vision. This contribution requires proactive Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani
and focussed engagement with multiple stakeholders and in
this regard, I am happy to note the work that the Regulatory Governor of the Qatar Central Bank
Authority has undertaken, as part of corporate social responsibility, Chairman of the QFC Regulatory Authority
to expand its engagement with the business community and
education sectors, which is set forth in the Annual Report.

I am grateful for the support and leadership provided by the
Regulatory Authority’s Board of Directors and for the work done
by the staff of the Regulatory Authority.