UK Alumni Career & Networking Event connects talent with opportunities in the evolving finance sector

Mr Mohammed Al Kuwari said: “We are pleased to support initiatives that connect talent with real employment pathways. Platforms such as Kawader, alongside partnerships across sectors, play a key role in supporting workforce development and ensuring that opportunities are accessible to skilled graduates.”

Representatives from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education also attended, including Ms Nourah Al Ansari, Director of the Scholarship Department, and Ms Aisha Al Muhannadi, Consultant in the Scholarship Department.

The event featured talks and presentations on AI and digital innovation in finance, with contributions from leading experts including Mr Abdulla Al Naimi, Managing Director of Doha Business Consulting; Mr Ranjith Punnose , Chief Information Officer, International & Qatar ; Mr Nicholas Young

Country Head of Global Payment Solutions at HSBC Qatar; and Dr Hiba Al-Saudi, Adjunct Faculty at QFBA–Northumbria University and Chief Financial Officer of Tivoli Group.

Approximately 62 participants attended the event, including UK alumni and members of the Kawader platform, reflecting strong engagement between academia, industry and government in supporting career development and national workforce priorities.

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