Jalil Tarif appointed Secretary General of Arab Union for securities commissions

The move came in the Union's current session during which Tarif is reported to have won the confidence of the managerial committee. Choosing Tarif for this position in the Arab Union for Securities Commissions, which is chaired by Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), came as a result of Tarif's experience and efficiency in many financial institutions, according to the QFMA CEO.

Commenting on this occasion, QFMA CEO HE Naeser Ahmad Al Shaibi, who is chair of the Union's current session, said: "The selection of Tarif for this position will contribute to the development of the work of the Union to achieve its objectives".

"The end of the selection process came after a thorough and comprehensive study of many candidates' applications. The Union's managerial committee interviewed qualified applicants and selected the nominee who has always demonstrated efficiency and professionalism, and meets the requirements of the Union and the job description set for the position of the Secretary General," Al Shaibi concluded by wishing the new incumbent success in his position.

For his part, the new Secretary General said: "I am delighted to be in this position to join the stakeholders of the Arab financial sector and to work together to overcome the difficulties which are encountered in Arab investments and to also overcome the effects of any perceptual concerns."

"During my term, we will endeavor to expand the Union's base, diversify its tools, and accomplish many other issues that contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Union," he said.

Tarif concluded by saying he would like to express gratitude and thanks to the members for their confidence and the trust they gave him. "I realize that the position represents great responsibility, and a commitment to exert maximum efforts to achieve better results. I am looking forward to this challenge".