The Qatar Financial Markets Authority, in cooperation with the Union of Arab Securities Authorities, held a seminar on the concepts of virtual digital products and services aimed at giving participants a practical understanding of the virtual economy. The session focused on the digital products and services landscape and on security risks associated with digital assets, including protection practices. Delivered by cybersecurity and digital transformation expert Dr Hesham Afifi, the seminar covered cloud computing and virtualization, blockchain and its role in digital systems, digital and virtual assets, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity and cybercrime, alongside practical applications. It targeted financial analysts, business leaders, specialists, legal professionals and university students, and concluded with a question-and-answer session on distinctions between digital and virtual assets, cryptocurrencies and finance-related applications.
Qatar Financial Markets Authority 2026-05-12
Qatar Financial Markets Authority holds seminar on virtual digital products services and digital asset security risks
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority, with the Union of Arab Securities Authorities, held a seminar on virtual digital products and services, focusing on the virtual economy, security risks, and protection practices. Delivered by cybersecurity expert Dr Hesham Afifi, it covered cloud computing, virtualization, blockchain, digital and virtual assets, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, cybercrime, and included a Q&A on distinctions between these assets and related financial applications.