The Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), in partnership with Northumbria University (QFBA-Northumbria University), recently hosted a webinar on the impact of the current Covid-19 crisis on the financial sector. 
The webinar, which involved over 40 participants, was led by Dr Ali Malik, Accounting Programme leader at QFBA-Northumbria University. 
The webinar is part of QFBA-Northumbria University’s aim to foster fruitful dialogue and discussion surrounding the implications of the current situation on the financial sector with students, working professionals, and those interested in finance-related fields around Qatar.
Malik’s discussion featured key topics that explored the realities of a “financialised world,” what makes the financial system prone and vulnerable to financial crisis, and to what extent Qatar’s economy is vulnerable to current economic meltdown. 
The discussion was followed by an interactive Q&A session where participants were able to engage in a critical discussion about Qatar’s financial services sector. 
Malik said, “During the current situation and seeing how Covid-19 has impacted the global economy, it was a delight to have the opportunity to share insight and discuss the resilience of Qatar’s economy with students and working professionals. Our hope is to continue similar initiatives in the future.” 
QFBA-Northumbria University’s aim continues to empower its students and furthermore the community to think critically about the financial world and contribute to actualising the human development pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030.