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.
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