CFA Society Doha

14/12/2025

CFA Society Doha is pleased to invite you to a high-impact, interactive session: “Navigating the Shadows of AI”. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll use the Harvard Case Method to place you in the middle of a real-world scenario faced by an investment firm grappling with the rise of Shadow AI—unauthorized AI tools already operating within teams and systems.

💡 Tangible Outcomes for Attendees:
- A clear understanding of the key AI-related risks in your workplace
- A practical framework to identify, assess, and manage “Shadow AI”
- The confidence to begin fostering a culture of responsible innovation
- Access to a Trustworthy AI Kickstart Guide.

✅ Earn 1.5 PL Credits

🎤 Speaker:
Antoine Perrotin – Strategic Advisor and founder of WiseHorizon Consulting, working across the Middle East and Europe to turn compliance into a growth enabler for startups, corporates, and investors.

🗓️ Date & Time: Tuesday, December 16 | 17:00 – 18:30 (Networking to follow)

📍 Location: Waldorf West Bay (2nd floor), Doha

🎟️ Seats are limited – Scan QR to Register.

27/10/2025

🏆 From classroom to competition floor. Are you ready to level up?

CFA Society Doha invites university students across Qatar to take part in the CFA Institute 2025–2026, a global competition offering hands-on mentoring and real-world financial analysis experience.

📅 Join our online information session:
🗓️ Wednesday, 29 October 2025
🕓 4:30 PM Doha time
🔗 https://lnkd.in/dFwGJFU3

Learn what it takes to compete, connect with industry professionals, and take your first step toward a rewarding career in finance.

01/10/2025

🚀 Startup Conversations with Amin Matni – Angel Investing 101

CFA Society Doha is very excited to host Mr. Amin Matni for the next session of our Startup Conversations series — a platform dedicated to fostering dialogue between investors, founders, and professionals shaping Qatar’s entrepreneurial landscape.

🎙️ In this session, Amin will share his expert insights on angel investing at the seed and pre-seed stage — from spotting promising founders to navigating early-stage deal structures.

🔹 About Amin Matni:
• Co-Founder of Taotter — a marketplace helping early-stage founders source talent, where he launched the Lean Angel Club in 2024
• Trained and coached 950+ startups during his time at QSTP and QBIC
• Active angel investor since 2019

👥 Host: Umair Siddique, CFA — President, CFA Society Doha

📅 When: Monday, 6th October 2025
📍 Where: Ballroom, Waldorf Astoria, West Bay
⏰ Agenda:
• 4:00 pm – Registration
• 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Startup Conversation
• 5:30 pm onwards – Tea & Networking

⚡ Limited seats available — registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
🔗 REGISTER NOW [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jbgc78n]
(Priority access for CFA Society Doha members.)

Let’s continue building bridges between angel investors and founders to accelerate innovation in Qatar. 🌱

15/08/2025

ALTMSE Forum 2025 - Confirmed Speakers Announced

Join us at ALTSME 2025, taking place on December 3 at Rosewood, Qatar. Co-hosted by the CAIA Association and CFA Society Doha. With leading allocating and management firms, the agenda will include topics such as global asset allocation, risk management, private markets, real assets, alternative beta strategies, private equity, hedge funds, ESG, crypto, and more.

Exclusive Offer for CFA Society Doha Members:
Enjoy 40% off your registration with the code: CFA40

Register Now -> https://lnkd.in/dbVsS-ri

22/07/2025

📈 Masterclass – Equity Analyst Skills 101
Sharpen your stock-picking edge with us! 🧠💼

CFA Society Doha invites you to an insightful and practical Masterclass on Equity Analyst Skills led by Dr. Sampath Sarukkali, CFA — Senior Investment Professional & Board Director at CFA Society Doha.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
• Identifying Critical Stock Factors
• Understanding Price Action Catalysts
• The Magic Number & Valuation Hacks
• 📊 NVDA Case Study (Hands-on)
• DIY Valuation Tools Exercise

🎯 Who Should Attend:
• Aspiring Equity Analysts
• CFA Candidates
• Finance Professionals
• Anyone curious about smart stock investing!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
📍 Venue: Waldorf Astoria, West Bay, Doha
⏰ Agenda:
 • 4:30 PM – Registration
 • 5:00 PM – Workshop
 • 6:00 PM Onwards – Networking Hi-Tea ☕
🎓 Earn 1.5 PL Credits | Free to Attend
📌 Limited Seats – Register Now!

👉 https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z5yfpmu

10/07/2025

Save the Date for ALTSME 2025!

Join us on December 3 at Rosewood Doha, Qatar for the region’s premier alternative investment event.

Get ready for a one-day event co-hosted by CAIA Association, CFA Society Doha, and Markets Group, bringing together industry leaders from private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge funds, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and more, offering valuable insights into the latest trends and strategies in alternative investments.

ALTSME 2025 offers your company a unique opportunity to showcase your brand and services to an engaged audience of institutional investors, allocators, family offices, and financial advisors actively involved in alternative investments.

CFA Society Doha members are entitled to a 40% discount on the registration fee — request your exclusive promo code now via [email protected]!

Register Now -> https://www.marketsgroup.org/forums/altsme?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=altsme_07.10.2025_CFAreferral

18/06/2025

🔹 AI 101 for Finance Professionals

The CFA Society Doha invites you to AI 101 for Finance Professionals, an interactive session crafted for non-technical finance experts eager to harness the power of artificial intelligence.

You’ll gain practical insights into AI’s foundations, learn how to frame effective prompts, and explore real-world use cases that can transform your daily workflows. 💡

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✅ What You’ll Gain:

• 📜 A Concise AI Journey: From early milestones to today’s breakthroughs
• 🤖 Core Concepts Made Simple: Understand AI, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI—no jargon required
• ✍️ Prompt Engineering Essentials: Learn how to ask the right questions to get actionable AI outputs
• 🔁 AI Agents vs. Agentic AI: Discover the key differences and practical applications of each
• 💻 Hands-On Case Studies: See AI in action. So please bring your laptop!

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📅 Agenda:

• 🕟 Registration – 4:30 PM
• 🕔 Workshop – 5:00 PM
• 🤝 Networking – 6:00 PM onwards

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🎤 Trainer:

Ahmed Al-Janash, CFA is a seasoned finance professional with deep expertise in credit risk and corporate banking. He serves on the board of CFA Society Doha, where he leads initiatives that connect finance with innovation.

Passionate about AI and automation, Ahmed helps finance professionals understand and apply emerging technologies in their work. He is also exploring personal and business coaching to empower professionals and SMEs through practical, tech-enabled solutions.

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🎓 Credit: 1.5 PL
📢 Reserve your spot today and take your first steps toward an AI-empowered financial career!

05/06/2025

CFA Society Doha successfully kicked off its new initiative, Startup Conversations, with a powerful session led by Dr. Shaikha Al-Jabir, Partner at Rasmal Ventures and Co-Founder of Doha Tech Angels LLC.

Dr. Shaikha shared deep insights on the evolving venture capital landscape in Qatar, offering thoughtful advice to both investors and founders navigating the local ecosystem. The session was followed by an engaging Q&A and networking with an audience of finance professionals, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers.

A special thank you to Dr. Shaikha and to all who attended and contributed to the success of this inaugural event. This is just the beginning — stay tuned as we continue to bridge finance, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Qatar.

28/05/2025

📢 New Series Launch!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Startup Conversations by CFA Society Doha 🚀

🎤 Kicking off with:
Dr. Shaikha Al Jabir
🔹 Partner, Rasmal Ventures
🔹 Co-Founder, Doha Tech Angels

She’ll dive into the local VC landscape and share valuable advice for founders and investors in Qatar 💡

🗓️ Date: June 3, 2025 (Tuesday)
📍 Venue: Waldorf Astoria, West Bay (4th Floor, Ballroom)
🕓 Agenda:
4:15pm - Registration
4:30pm - Talk + Q&A
5:30pm - Networking Hi-Tea ☕

🎟️ Limited seats!
Priority for CFA Society Doha members.
📲 Register now!

26/03/2025

A beautiful evening of connection and community ✨

CFA Society Doha had the honor of hosting our members for a special Iftar gathering at the Waldorf Astoria West Bay 🏨

The spirit of Ramadan was alive —
it was a chance to reconnect 🤝
reflect 🌙
and celebrate the Holy month together 💫

To everyone who joined us:
Thank you.
Your presence made the evening truly memorable 🙏

Ramadan is a time for unity, peace, and reflection.
We’re honored to create spaces where our members can come together in that spirit.

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and blessed Ramadan ✨ 🌙 🕌

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25/02/2025

🌟 Building Connections, Strengthening the Investment Community! 🌟

CFA Society Doha hosted an incredible Meet & Greet event—bringing together CFA charterholders, candidates, and investment professionals for an evening of meaningful connections and insightful discussions.

🎯 The event was more than just networking—it was an opportunity to unveil our event calendar and key initiatives for the first half of the year ahead! From knowledge-sharing sessions to professional development opportunities, we are committed to empowering Qatar’s financial professionals and fostering a thriving investment community.

🚀 Stay tuned for more updates, and make sure to follow CFA Society Doha to be the first to know about upcoming events and initiatives.

💬 Were you at the event? Share your thoughts in the comments! What are you looking forward to this year with CFA Society Doha?

11/02/2025