Qatar Central Bank (QCB) organized the annual joint Qatari banks reception, on the sidelines of their participation in the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Directors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held in Washington DC, USA from October 21-26, 2024. HE Governor of QCB Sheikh Bandar Bin Mohammed Bin Saoud Al-Thani, HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States of America Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al-Thani have attended the reception. The reception also welcomed Chairpersons and senior executive managers of the Qatar Financial Centre Authority and participating Qatari banks, in addition to prominent bankers, key global policymakers, and senior officials representing regulatory authorities of various countries. The event also hosted guests representing governments, financial institutions, and diplomatic missions accredited to the USA. The annual banks reception provides an opportunity for multilateral economic di scussions and exchange of ideas between officials representing Qatari, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and international financial institutions and policymakers attending the event. The Annual WBG and IMF Meetings provide participants with a unique platform to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook and economic development. Source: Qatar News Agency