The participants at the event.
Doha: The College of Business & Economics at Qatar University hosted QINVEST, Qatar’s leading private investment group and one of the region’s most prominent Islamic financial institutions, as part of its annual Finance and Economics Day, which was organised under the patronage of Dr Khalid Shams, Dean of The College of Business & Economics.
The annual event included pavilions organized by students highlighting the links between their different university courses and the Qatari economy. It also included onsite workshops, which featured lectures by specialists from different organisations such as Bait Al Mashura Finance Consultations, the Qatar Stock Exchange, and KAHRAMAA General Electricity and Water.
Tamim Hamad Al Kawari, Chief Executive Officer of QINVEST, said: “Qatar is currently experiencing an unprecedented economic transformation where diversification and expansion in new sectors both play a critical role. At QINVEST, we are confident that local talent has played, and will continue to play, a pivotal role in this evolution. Our participation today is a testament to our commitment to supporting the different communities.
Part of this commitment is to equip local Qatari talent with the necessary knowledge and expertise to achieve professional success and growth.” “QINVEST is fully supportive of Qatar University’s efforts to prepare future leaders in the finance and business management sectors, and we are committed to taking part in paving the way towards sustainable growth of the country and driving economic diversification,” added Al-Kawari.
Dr Khalid Shams, Dean of the College of Business and Economics said: “The job market in Qatar requires leading graduates in the fields of economics and finance across both public and private sectors. I am proud of the students’ pioneering projects in all disciplines.
“The importance of this event is not limited to students of The College of Business & Economics, but it is an opportunity for all students enrolled at Qatar University to participate and engage in the various events and programs organized. The day has been designed to allow them to take advantage of a creative and dynamic environment which should provide a source of motivation and inspiration for young talent.”
QINVEST seminars, over the two-day event, focused topics related to the nature and business activities of investment banks, their products and services delved into topics such as “Equipment Leasing in the USA” and “Murabaha Financing Investment in the UK”, and career opportunities at QINVEST.
With more than 200 students and faculty members in attendance, QINVEST’s sessions were led by Bassel Hanbali, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at QINVEST.
He discussed the current investment opportunities from a client perspective and opened the discussion floor to questions around real estate Murabaha and asset management. Discussions emphasized QINVEST’s most recent Ijarah offering to individuals and institutions and the launch of the QINVEST SQN Income Fund III.
Hanbali explained the different features of the fund, which is part of the “QINVEST SQN Income Fund” series. The first and second versions of the series were successfully launched and oversubscribed.
The latest iteration of the fund offers a unique opportunity to access income generating assets in developed markets with an annual net payout of 7 per cent paid on monthly basis and targeted IRR between 8 per cent and 9 per cent, with tenure of 5 years.
