The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has welcomed newly appointed members to its board of directors, strengthening its governance framework and supporting its strategic priorities for the next phase of growth. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani al Thani, will continue to lead the board as chairman, with his extensive experience in economic policy and commercial development. The new board members - who bring a wealth of expertise across government, finance, investment, and regulatory leadership - are Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid bin Ahmed bin Sultan al-Thani, deputy governor, Qatar Central Bank; Sheikh Ali bin al-Waleed al-Thani, chief executive officer (CEO of Invest Qatar; Ali Rashid al-Mohannadi, chief operating officer of QNB; Abdulla Mohammed al-Ansari, CEO of Qatar Stock Exchange; Ali Ahmed al-Sulaiti, director of the Minister of Interior Office; Abdulaziz Abdullah al-Kuwari, assistant to the director of the Prime Minister’s Office for Government Affairs; and Mansoor Rashid al-Khater, CEO and board member of QFC. With their combined insights and experience, the board of directors will guide the QFC in advancing its mission to support Qatar’s economic diversification, attract global investment, and foster innovation in the financial sector, said its spokesman. Together, they will help ensure that the QFC remains well-positioned to advance its priorities and support the country’s long-term economic goals. The QFC early this year launched a refreshed brand identity and strategic campaign ‘Grow with Confidence’, as it seeks to strengthen the country’s position as a global wealth hub.