Doha, October 28 (QNA) - The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) has received the Best Financial Literacy (Dreama Financial Supervisor Programme) Qatar 2026 award from the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026, recognising the programme's design, measurable outcomes and positive impact.

The Financial Supervisor Programme is delivered by the QFCRA in collaboration with the Orphan Care Center "Dreama" under the QFCRA's corporate social responsibility initiative, "Mubadarah". Through tailored, practical activities, the programme introduces participating children to essential financial concepts, including saving, spending, budgeting and financial responsibility, while supporting the development of confidence, communication and workplace skills.

The award followed a comprehensive assessment of the programme's structure, clarity of purpose and results. The judging panel also highlighted the meaningful personal stories and experiences shared through the programme, which demonstrated the value of combining financial education with an inclusive and engaging learning experience.

Executive Director of the Orphan Care Center "Dreama", Sheikha Najla bint Ahmed Al-Thani commented: "We are proud that the Financial Supervisor Programme has been recognised with the Best Financial Literacy Programme Award. This achievement reflects the programme's positive impact and highlights the importance of institutional partnerships in supporting and empowering our children. The programme has helped strengthen their financial knowledge and skills, while enhancing their ability to plan ahead and make informed financial decisions, equipping them for a more independent and stable future."

She went on saying: "We greatly value our partnership with the QFCRA, which has delivered a unique experience that combines learning with practical application. We look forward to further developing partnerships and initiatives that help build our children's capabilities and create greater opportunities for their future."

For her part, CFO and COO of the QFCRA, Fatma Abdulrahman Al Meer said: "Financial literacy is an essential life skill that empowers individuals to make informed decisions and participate confidently in the economy. The Financial Supervisor Programme reflects the QFCRA's commitment to practical, inclusive financial education. This recognition celebrates our collaboration with Dreama and our shared goal of equipping children with the knowledge, confidence and skills to support them in the future. We are proud of this achievement and grateful to everyone who brought the programme to life." (QNA)