Al Emadi’s financial credentials were proven in 2013 when, after spearheading the growth of the region’s largest lender for eight years, he was asked to become the country’s finance minister. Now QNB’s chairman, he continues to play a key role in its growth. In its most recent financial results in September, the bank’s net profit grew 9 per cent to QAR 8.7bn and its total assets were up 9.6 per cent to QAR 521bn. Meanwhile, in his government role Al Emadi continues to oversee Qatar’s budget with the aim of achieving solid growth despite recent pressures from low oil prices.