World Bank opens Doha office at Qatar Fund for Development headquarters

Doha: The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday during the official inaugura...

Doha: The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday during the official inauguration of the World Bank Group’s office in Doha. This event represents a significant advancement in enhancing strategic collaboration aimed at providing innovative and sustainable development solutions on a global scale.

In attendance at the inauguration and signing ceremony were Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, President of the World Bank Group H E Ajay Banga and Chairperson of QFFD H E Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani, along with senior officials from both organisations.

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Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the Minister of Finance noted that Qatar and the World Bank have been working together over the years on many fronts.