Ahmad Al-Sayed

Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments. CWG is the largest sustainable developer in the UK and also excels operationally as it has purchased 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012 and sent zero waste to landfill since 2009. CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: great transport links, access to 16.5 acres of green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf’s retail offering comprises over 70 bars, cafes and restaurants and over 300 shops, including 8 grocery stores, pharmacies and health clubs all within 15 minutes’ walk. The Company’s current £2.4B construction activity and pipeline includes more than 500k square feet NIA of commercial properties and over 2,400 new homes for sale and rent.

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) is a fully owned government financial entity set up by an Emiri Decree to invest in and develop local industries by supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in Qatar. QDB realigned its strategy to that of Qatar National Vision 2030 to promote and facilitate the development and growth of SME’s in core economic sectors that will result in long-term socio-economic benefits to the people of Qatar. In addition to providing financial assistance, the banks’ other main focus is to provide advisory support and guidance to SME’s on how to start up, grow and expand their activities, with the aim of developing a sustainable economy. QDB recently launched an added service under TASDEER or Qatar Export Development Agency (QEDA) to provide export financing and business development and promotion support to Qatar based SME exporters.

Doha Venture Capital Fund (DVC) is the global venture capital arm of Qatar Free Zones. DVC provides support and strategic long term capital to companies and businesses globally. Our mission is to become a partner of choice for high-growth disruptive companies by providing them capital and access to Qatar’s domestic and global network while ensuring sustainable financial returns. We are focusing on new economy and developing a growing community of companies in Emerging Technology, from AI to Robotics and Big Data. We are open to investing and partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including: Freight and logistics; AgTech; BioTech & HealthTech ; EnergyTech; CleanTech; and Mobility. At Doha Venture Capital Fund, we are always looking to partner with companies which are at the cutting edge of their field, capable of driving new solutions for a sustainable future, with readiness and ambition to tap into the global market, using Qatar as a hub and enabler.

Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments. CWG is the largest sustainable developer in the UK and also excels operationally as it has purchased 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012 and sent zero waste to landfill since 2009. CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: great transport links, access to 16.5 acres of green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf’s retail offering comprises over 70 bars, cafes and restaurants and over 300 shops, including 8 grocery stores, pharmacies and health clubs all within 15 minutes’ walk. The Company’s current £2.4B construction activity and pipeline includes more than 500k square feet NIA of commercial properties and over 2,400 new homes for sale and rent.

QIA is the sovereign wealth fund investing on behalf of the State of Qatar. QIA was established in 2005 to protect and grow Qatar’s financial assets and to diversify its economy. We invest strategically across sectors and asset classes around the world. Today, our portfolio spans more than 30 countries and 10 industries, including AI, technology, healthcare, and other.  Our diverse team of over 60 nationalities collaborates across our Doha headquarters and New York and Singapore advisory offices.   At QIA, we recognize that investments we make today will impact generations to come. Our global team of top talent takes a long-term view that fosters resilience through market cycles. Holding ourselves to the highest standard, we bring rigor, insight, and expertise to every partnership. QIA aims to ensure that sustainability principles are embedded across our portfolio. We believe that investing sustainably enhances the performance and resilience of our investment portfolio. Moreover, it aligns with our mandate to create value for Qatar’s future generations, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. QIAs investment strategy relies above all on the quality and experience of its professionals. We recognize that our people are our most prized asset. Recruiting and retaining the brightest and the best from all around the world is one of our core principles. If you are looking for a career opportunity with QIA, please visit the careers section on our website. We will be reviewing all resumes and will contact you only in case we have a vacancy that matches your profile. In all cases, we will keep your resume in our records for any future vacancy that might arise. We also have internships and summer training programs, along with the Journey Program, which provides new Qatari graduates a unique and market-leading financial education, with world-class learning opportunities.