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A Success Story: Buidling A National Talent Pipeline

From his early days as an Associate in Banking Supervision at the QFCRA in 2012, Salman Al Sooj has

exemplified the qualities of a committed leader. Over the years, he steadily progressed to become
an Associate Director in Banking and Insurance Supervision, enhancing governance, compliance,

and risk management frameworks across Qatar’s financial sector, particularly within the QFC.

In 2024, Salman’s dedication, expertise, and vision were recognised with his appointment as
Director of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)

Supervision, one of QFCRA’s critical and high-impact departments. In this role, he leads the national

effort to safeguard Qatar’s financial system from illicit activity, aligning local regulations with global

standards, such as those set by FATF, and working closely with state and international partners.

Salman’s journey is a testament to the power of national talent development. Combining deep industry knowledge

with advanced academic achievement, including a Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management with a

specialisation in Financial Regulation from HEC Paris Qatar, he is not only delivering operational excellence but
also mentoring the next generation of Qatari professionals. His story reflects Qatar’s vision for empowering

local leaders to take charge of strategic, high-stakes functions that protect Qatar’s economic integrity.