On the occasion of the UN International Day of Older Persons and as part of the QFC’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives a number of QFC Regularity Authority, QFCRA, QFBA and QICDRC employees visited Qatar Foundation’s Centre for Empowerment and Elderly Care (EHSAN).

Commenting on the visit, Yousef Fakhroo, QFC Authority Chief Marketing Officer stated: "At the QFC we have always understood and valued the role senior citizens play in society. We owe so much to our elders who have paved the way for younger generations and continuously spared no effort to build our nation and create a promising future for generations to come." Fakhroo continued: "This year's theme is about tapping the talents, contributions and participation of older persons and this theme fits exactly into what EHSAN does. The elderly have a wealth of skills and experiences, have lived through many situations others cannot even imagine and continue to contribute to the economy and local communities. By visiting EHSAN our QFC employees gained further knowledge and understanding into how older people play a vital role in Qatar."

On his part Mr. Mubarak Bin Abdul-Aziz Al Khalifa, General Manager of "EHSAN" stated: "We are grateful to the QFC for visiting EHSAN today and acknowledging this important international day. The visit gave the elderly a chance to tell their story, their experiences and personal advice on a number of issues. They are grateful for that opportunity. We hope to build a recurring event and the QFC continues its devotion and dedication to the elderly and the community as a whole."

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme underscores its commitment to its ethical, social and environmental responsibilities. Our mission is to deliver a world-class financial services regulatory environment, which also contributes to the economic, environmental, and social wellbeing of Qatar and its people.