45 46 LOOKING AHEAD A FUTURE DEFINED BY INNOVATION,SUSTAINABILITY, AND GROWTH QFC enters 2025 marking an exciting new chapter. This year celebrates the financial and business platforms 20th anniversary two decades of cultivating a dynamic, innovative, and globally competitive investment ecosystem in Qatar. This milestone also aligns with QFCs relocation to Lusail City , Qatars emerging smart financial district, positioning it at the centre of a state-of-the-art business hub. These developments signify not just achievement and transition, but a continued evolution towards greater impact and influence. Qatars standing as a premier investment destination continues to gain global confidence, underpinned by its economic resilience, strategic location, and investor-friendly policies. With a clear focus on innovation, sustainability, and economic diversification, QFC aims to harness and promote these strengths to drive progress and foster a thriving market. 46 45