Training
The Training Center aims to provide the best-in-class training services using the latest training systems and methods for AML/CFT experts in line with the instructions issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) directions.
Its mission is to implement high-level local, regional and international training programs, in order to achieve best quality and adhere to international requirements and to ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the recommendations and their implementation, in addition to creating a sound financial environment that strengthens the national, regional and international economy.
The Training Center’s main strategic objectives are:
1. Spreading awareness among professionals in all sectors about the risks related to money laundering and terrorism financing suspicious operations and crimes.
2. Providing seminars and training workshops on all levels.
3. Creating an environment aware of the importance of combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
4. Ensuring awareness of the latest updates and developments to enhance the competence of AML/CFT specialists.
5. Cooperating with expert entities and national training centers, such as the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) and international organizations organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the United Nations, the Financial Action Group, and a number of specialized international trainers.
The Training Center’s tasks consist of:
- Preparation of an AML/CFT training requirement plan.
- Organization and development of regional training activities.
- Provision of an internationally approved AML/CFT training database.
- Development of rules for selecting trainers.
- Collaboration with relevant training centers.
- Technical supervision over the implementation of training programs in accordance with the prescribed plan.
Training Courses Statistics for 2017, 2018, 2019
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Workshop Title |
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2017 |
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- Virtual Currency Conference |
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- Workshop on “Disrupting Terrorism Financing, in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Combating Organized Crime and Drugs (UNODC) and the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)” |
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- Training workshop on “Combating Terrorist Financing” |
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- Qatari-US Workshop on “The Exchange of Technical Information on Domestic Designations” |
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- Training workshop on “Best Practices in Investigations and Prosecution of Terrorist Financing Crimes” |
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2018 |
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- The Second Training Workshop on Combating Terrorism Financing |
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- Workshop titled “The Process of Implementing Targeted Financial Sanctions in accordance with the Relevant United Nations Resolutions” |
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- Workshop on “Disrupting Terrorism Networks through the Application of the Sanctions of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions No. 1267/1988” |
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- Preparation Workshop for the First Evaluation Process presented by the Financial Integrity Network |
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- Preparation Workshop for the Second Evaluation Process presented by the Financial Integrity Network |
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- Preparation Workshop for the First Model Evaluation Process presented by the Financial Integrity Network |
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- The First Evaluation Model presented by the Financial Integrity Network |
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2019 |
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- Discussion of the Model Evaluation Findings |
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- First Session for preparing the Second General Model Evaluation by the Financial Integrity Network |
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- Second Session for preparing the Second Model Evaluation |
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- Training on "the Risks of Using Non-Profit Organizations in Terrorism Financing Operations and Raising the Capabilities and Effectiveness of Stakeholders” in cooperation with the MENAFATF |
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- Third Session for preparing National Entities for the Second Model Evaluation |
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- The Second Model Evaluation presented by the Financial Integrity Network |
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- States Preparation for the FATF Mutual Evaluation Process |
Training programs presented by the Financial Integrity Network in cooperation with the National Anti-Money laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and the Qatar Finance and Business Academy
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Training Course Title |
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- Global Standards for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing and the Comprehensive Training Programme in the Field of Combating Illicit Financing in the State of Qatar for public sector participants |
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- Components of an Effective System for Combating Illicit Financing: Regulatory Training for the Financial Sector |
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- Components of an Effective System for Combating Illicit Financing: Regulatory Training for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions. |
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- Components of an Effective System for Combating Illicit Financing: Regulatory Training for Non-Profit Organizations and Charities |
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- Understanding the National Risk Assessment, for Public Sector Participants |
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- FATF Mutual Evaluation, for Public Sector |
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- Training on FATF Efficiency, for Public Sector |
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- Public Prosecution in the Field of Illicit Financing |
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- Taking Targeted Measures in Investigations and Law Enforcement |
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- Components of an Effective System for Combating Illicit Financing: Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions |