The Qatar Credit Bureau and the General Retirement & Social Insurance Authority have signed a membership agreement for the exchange of credit data and information between the two entities.

The agreement aligns with the authority’s preparations to launch retirement loan services through local banks, contributing to enhancing the efficiency of financial operations and providing more flexible financing solutions for retirees.

The strategic agreement seeks to enhance co-operation between the two entities and support the authority in its various credit activities. It facilitates sound credit decision-making and contributes to the stability of the financial and social system in the State of Qatar.

The collaboration includes secure data exchange to enhance service quality and promote financial inclusion by facilitating access to suitable credit products for the Authority and beneficiaries.

Sheikha Maryam bint Khalifa al-Thani, CEO of Qatar Credit Bureau, said the authority’s membership represents a strategic step that expands the bureau’s database. She noted that the signing of the membership agreement is part of the bureau’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with various entities across the country to achieve institutional integration among government entities.

Ahmed bin Ali al-Hammadi, director, General Retirement & Social Insurance Authority, affirmed that the agreement is part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to develop its services and provide the best solutions for retirees in Qatar. He noted that the agreement aims to enhance the accuracy of financial data provided to banking institutions, facilitating the financing procedures for retirees through local banks.