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Financing Committee, both of which serve a critical role in pro- The Board of the Regulatory Authority extends its gratitude to H.H.
tecting the stability and reputation of Qatar’s financial system. For The Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, to H.H. The Deputy Emir,
their continued contribution, commitment and support in these Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Thani and to H.E. The Prime Minister
endeavors, I would like to express my gratitude to the management and the Minister of Interior, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa
and staff of the Regulatory Authority and to my fellow Directors on Al-Thani for their continuous support and assistance. The Regulatory
the Board. Authority is also most grateful for the support and cooperation it
receives from all Ministries and Government bodies in the discharge
We were greatly saddened during the year by the loss of our friend
and colleague, Bob O’Sullivan, who passed away in December of its mandate under the QFC Law.
2016. Bob was a director of the Regulatory Authority since its
inception and, through his leadership and guidance, he made an
invaluable contribution and lasting impression on the Regulatory
Authority. Bob is greatly missed by all of his colleagues on the Board Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani
and by the staff of the Regulatory Authority, and we offer our sin- Governor of the Qatar Central Bank
cere condolences to his family and friends. We are, and we will Chairman of the QFC Regulatory Authority
always remain, very grateful to have had the opportunity to work
with Bob and for his contribution to the Regulatory Authority, the
Qatar Financial Centre, and to the State of Qatar.