Qatar Stock Exchange Holds First Financial Competition for University Students

March 24, 2019

In the framework of promoting sustainability and social responsibility, Qatar Stock Exchange has concluded the 1st Financial Competition for University Students on Thursday 21st March 2019. The event is aimed at encouraging investment awareness among the youth and future leaders, a key element in the pillar of human development within Qatar National Vision 2030. The participating teams were from Qatar University, College of Islamic Finance – HBKU, Carnegie Mellon University – Qatar, Stenden Qatar University, Georgetown University – Qatar, AFG College with the University of Aberdeen

The competition, sponsored by Qatar Securities, Aamal and Anytime Fitness, aimed at combining theoretical learning with practical experience to provide a rich, competitive and interactive learning experience, giving students the opportunity to practice practical applications of theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom.

Mr. Rashid bin Ali Al-Mansoori, CEO of Qatar Stock Exchange, expressed his satisfaction with the fruitful cooperation between QSE and local universities and said: “QSE is actively participating in nation-building activities as part of its social responsibility in supporting all segments of the local community, in line with QNV 2030.” 

“Based on this responsibility, QSE frequently participates in student activities combining practical and theoretical learning. By engaging in real world events and challenging students to grapple with the same opportunities and risks that are present in a real trading environment, they learn about their world through a hands-on approach, while also serving as leaders in their communities”, Al-Mansoori added.

“In line with the human, economic and social pillars of sustainability, QSE plays a vital role in empowering our youth and students through various customized initiatives and programs targeting youth”, Al-Mansoori concluded.

Mr. Hussein Muhammad Al-Abdulla, QSE Marketing and Communications Director, thanked Qatar Securities Company, Anytime Fitness, and Aamal Company for sponsoring the completion.

“We are committed to investing in the youth of Qatar, and we are constantly seeking to help shape future leaders. Qatar Exchange aims to launch more training programs to help students become business leaders and achieve a high level of entrepreneurship”. Al-Abdulla concluded.