Qatar Chamber Organizes Seminar on Exchange Rate Risk

Doha, February 26 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber held here on Sunday a Seminar on Exchange Rate Risk which discussed managing exchange rate risk, foreign exchange hedge and a number of topics of interest to the financial sector. According to a statement issued by Qatar Chamber, a British delegation led by Director of Strategic Partnerships at Global Reach Partners Ltd, Nick Coombs, and Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Towar took part in the Seminar along with a number of Qatari businessmen and representatives of the financial and exchange companies. Participants were briefed on the most important issues of concern to the financial sector and the best ways to keep abreast of developments in the financial markets. In addition, Qatar Chamber launched on Sunday the Ninth Session of the Training and Rehabilitation Program for customs brokers and delegates aimed at qualifying workers in the field and help them to know the regulations, laws and procedures of customs clearance. This year's edition of the program, which is organized in cooperation with the General Authority of Customs, will run for 15 days and brings together 50 customs brokers and delegates. The training programs will provide the trainees with the necessary skills to raise their efficiency in order to boost a distinct customs services and ease congestion on the customs ports. The program includes addresses as well a number of various matters including customs procedures, tax exemption procedures, customs clearance, and outstanding fees. The ongoing cooperation between Qatar Chamber and the General Administration of Customs has contributed in organizing a series of training courses for customs brokers and delegates meant to facilitate the implementation of customs procedures. (QNA)