QCB guv meets Franklin Templeton CEO
Governor of the Qatar Central Bank HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met Jennifer Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Templeton, on the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum 2025. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in global finance and investment, along with other related topics.
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