QFBA Announces Winners of 1st National Finance Researcher Award

Doha, March 24 (QNA) - Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) has announced the winners of the 1st edition of the National Finance Researcher Award during a special ceremony held to recognize outstanding students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to honor their innovative contributions in the fields of finance and business.

In a statement issued Monday, QFBA said that the award was launched under the sponsorship of Doha Bank and that it seeks to inspire and support the next generation of finance researchers in Qatar, promote academic excellence, foster creativity and innovation, and provide a national platform for young researchers to present their work and contribute to the development of Qatar’s financial and banking sectors.

Selections were made following a thorough evaluation process conducted by an independent panel, based on a set of rigorous academic standards, including originality, innovation, methodology, depth of analysis, relevance, impact, practical implications, and knowledge contribution. The results were as follows: Buthaina Rashid Al Saidi, QFBA in collaboration with Northumbria University, received the Best Qatari Finance Researcher Award for the paper titled "The Impact of Investment Allocation on The Financial Performance of Listed Insurance Companies in Qatar." Jamela Ali Mohammed, QFBA in collaboration with Northumbria University, won 1st place bachelor’s degree Research Project Award for the paper "Exploring the Incorporation of ESG Investment for SRI in Qatar." Abeeha Shoaib, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, received 2nd place bachelor’s degree Research Project Award for the paper "How did COVID-19 affect Shariah Compliant versus Conventional Firms’ Operating Performance?" Ameera Fatima Anaz, University of Doha for Science and Technology, won 1st place master’s degree Research Project Award for the paper "Sustainability Performance, Credit Ratings and Share Price: A Global Study" Bashayer Hamad Al Kaabi, Qatar University, won 2nd place master’s degree Research Project Award for the paper "Analysis of climate change news sentiment’s impact on GCC stock markets" On this occasion, CEO of QFBA, Dr. Khalifa Al Yafei expressed his pride in the successful launch of the award, emphasizing the Academy’s ongoing commitment to empowering emerging researchers and cultivating an environment of academic innovation.

"This award reflects our commitment to fostering a thriving research culture in the fields of finance and business and to recognizing the intellectual efforts that contribute to knowledge-based economic development. It aligns with the objectives of Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy and the Qatar National Vision 2030. As a strategic initiative, the award will continue annually to encourage high-impact research and help translate academic findings into practical applications that benefit the national economy." Dr. Al Yafei remarked.

The 1st edition of the award saw the participation of talented students from prominent academic institutions in Qatar, including Qatar University, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Qatar Finance and Business Academy in collaboration with Northumbria University, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University. (QNA)