Ahlibank announced as platinum sponsor of QFBA Finance Researcher Award 2026

Doha, Qatar - Ahli Bank has announced it will serve as a platinum sponsor of the QFBA Finance Researcher Award 2026, demonstrating its dedication to fostering research excellence, innovation, and knowledge creation within Qatar's financial sector.

The Finance Researcher Award, established by the Qatar Finance and Business Academy in 2024, acknowledges outstanding achievements in financial research and contributes to Qatar National Vision 2030. The award has witnessed increasing participation, institutional involvement, and national influence since its inception.

Ahli Bank's platinum sponsorship signifies the bank's commitment to bolstering the link between academic research and the financial industry's evolving requirements. The Award honors undergraduate and master's students, as well as academic researchers in Qatar, for their innovative and impactful research. It also provides a platform for young researchers to exhibit their work and contribute to the advancement of Qatar's financial and banking sector.

Sara Ahmed Fakhroo, Head of Human Resources at Ahlibank, has been appointed as a member of the Award's Board of Trustees for the 2026 edition. The board assumes a strategic oversight role, supports the Award's long-term growth, strengthens partnerships, endorses the final Award outcomes, and promotes transparency, fairness, and institutional governance.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Mohamed Mousa Al Namla, Chief Executive - Human Resources, Administration and Support Services at Ahlibank, expressed pride in supporting the QFBA Finance Researcher Award 2026 as a platinum sponsor. He emphasized that the award is a crucial national platform for recognizing research excellence and stimulating knowledge creation in areas essential to Qatar's financial sector's ongoing development.