Anti-Fraud and Whistle-Blowing Policy

The objective of the QF Anti-Fraud Whistle Blowing Policy is to provide the framework for Internal Audit Directorate to prevent, report, and manage fraud corruption to:

• Support Qatar Foundation’s values;
• Ensure employees and stakeholders can raise concerns about possible improprieties in matters of financial reporting and other malpractices without fear of suffering retribution; and
• Provide a transparent and confidential process for dealing with concerns.

1. To develop an anti-fraud culture, Internal Audit Directorate to review QF system/processes on a regular basis to prevent/reduce the likelihood of fraudulent and corrupt acts.
2. Internal Audit Directorate shall take all reported cases seriously and investigate them before taking any action. All reported cases raised shall be treated fairly and properly.
3. QF Internal Audit Directorate will decide on the most appropriate investigation methods and resources in coordination with the relevant directorates within QF to deal with all complaints raised through them and, if necessary, route them to the Audit Committee to reach a decision.
4. In the case of concerns requiring immediate action, the Chief Audit Executive will decide upon the severity of the case and will seek guidance from the Chairman of the Audit Committee or one of the members through appropriate channels. The complaint will be raised during the next Audit Committee meeting.

5. Internal Audit Directorate should develop an accessible communication channel to report on fraud in a confidential manner. Develop other Terms and Conditions and procedures where necessary:

   • to allow employees to report reasonably and in good faith any existing malpractice in the workplace if, for any reason, they are reluctant to report this immediately to their line managers.
   • to allow and encourage the public to contact the Internal Audit Directorate when they suspect fraud and corruption within Qatar Foundation.