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QIIB has announced the appointment of Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah al-Thani as head of Human Resources, in line with the bank’s strategy to empower Qatari talent and strengthen their presence across key areas of the banking sector. The move reflects QIIB’s alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030, which places strong emphasis on investing in human capital and developing national leadership. The appointment comes as part of QIIB’s ongoing efforts to develop its human resources framework further, enhance its efficiency, and strengthen its role as a strategic partner in achieving the bank’s operational and developmental goals, particularly in the areas of Qatarisation, capacity building, and institutional performance sustainability. Sheikh Ali brings with him a strong academic and professional background. He holds a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Finance and Investment Management from Northumbria University in Newcastle, and has gained practical experience in investment, human resources, and general management, equipping him well to take on his new role with confidence and competence. Commenting on the appointment, Ali Hamad al-Mesaifri, head of Human Resources and Administration at QIIB, stated: “The appointment of Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah al-Thani as head of Human Resources reflects QIIB’s strong and ongoing commitment to empowering qualified Qatari talent and entrusting leadership roles to capable young professionals, an approach that directly supports the bank’s strategic objectives. “The Human Resources Department plays a vital role in supporting institutional performance, fostering a culture of excellence, and developing human capital. We are confident that Sheikh Ali’s competence and professionalism will contribute significantly to advancing the bank’s HR policies and practices, enhancing its ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent in line with QIIB’s vision and plans.” He added: “This appointment falls in line with QIIB’s human resources strategy, which is fully aligned with government directives, the plans of the Ministry of Labour, and the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly the goal of developing national talent capable of leading the banking sector in the future.” For his part, Sheikh Ali expressed his pleasure in joining the QIIB team: “I am delighted to join QIIB, a leading national banking institution. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the bank’s management for their trust, an honour I consider a great responsibility and a strong motivation to work with dedication and commitment. “I look forward to contributing to the development of QIIB’s human resources framework and working closely with the team to achieve the department’s objectives. Our aim is to foster a motivating and excellence-driven work environment, one that positively impacts employee performance and supports the bank’s strategic goals.”

The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose by 0.40% at the beginning of trading Wednesday, increasing its balance by 44.12 points to reach 11,165 points, compared to the previous session's close, with support from most sectors.Figures from QSE showed a positive performance in most sectors, as the Banking and Financial Services sector rose by 0.58%, Industrial by 0.34%, Real Estate by 0.28%, Consumer Goods and Services by 0.19%, Telecoms by 0.11%, and Insurance by 0.01%, while Transportation recorded a negative performance of 0.12%.At 10:00 AM, QSE recorded 4,259 transactions worth QAR 92.856 million, and distributed over 40.217 million shares.

QNB Group, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor, organised the Open Recruitment Day which witnessed a large turnout of Qatari national graduates and talents seeking careers in the banking sector, supporting job nationalization plan within Qatar National Vision 2030 for sustainable economic growth. This initiative is part of QNB's ongoing programs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor, to implement this plan in line with the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 aimed at empowering citizens to increasingly participate in the labour market, providing them with unique job opportunities in the financial sector, QNB Group said in a press release. Senior Executive Vice President - Group Human Capital in QNB Group Abdullah Nasser Al Khalifa said: "The significant participation in the event clearly reflets Qatari youth's confidence in QNB as an employer of choice, on the one hand, and our commitment to engage more local talent across various roles, on the other hand. This initiative aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 which places great emphasis on investing in our youth to support Qatar's sustainable development." "Our strong partnership with the Ministry of Labor demonstrates the success of the bank's nationalization strategy, strengthening the role of local talent in the sector and developing the next generation of leaders, while ensuring diversity and equal opportunity," he added. The event served as an active platform for participants to explore an array of career paths offered the bank and to apply for current openings. They also learned about current training opportunities, scholarships, and leadership development programs to support their career progression and prepare them for future leadership roles within the bank. This initiative underscores QNB's efforts in workforce nationalization which represents a major priority. The bank actively supports job localization, having more than 60% of its total workforce. The proportion of Qatari nationals holding leadership and senior positions increased to 76%, while women represent about 64% from the total Qatari workforce in the bank. At the branch level, the bank has achieved a 100% Qatarization rate for branch managers.