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Ambassador of Italy honours QIA official

Published: 16 Jun 2026 - 08:40 am | Last Updated: 16 Jun 2026 - 08:41 am
Ambassador of Italy to Qatar  H E Paolo Toschi bestowing the honour of Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on Ugo Arzani, the Head of Retail and Consumer at Qatar Investment Authority.

Ambassador of Italy to Qatar H E Paolo Toschi bestowing the honour of Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on Ugo Arzani, the Head of Retail and Consumer at Qatar Investment Authority.

The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Italy to Qatar H E Paolo Toschi has formally bestowed the honour of Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on Ugo Arzani, as recognition of the value of his commitment, professionalism, and dedication, through which he has contributed to enhancing the prestige of Italy abroad, said an embassy statement.

Arzani is the Head of Retail and Consumer at Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and has built a distinguished career in the field of finance and international investments developed across Europe and the Middle East.

This knighthood represents a highly significant recognition, which rewards not only the results achieved, but also the values of integrity, responsibility, and service that have characterised his professional path over the years. 

Ambassador Toschi extended his congratulations to Arzani on receiving this prestigious honour, which also highlights the valuable contribution of the Italian community in Qatar and its longstanding role in supporting the development of key strategic sectors in the country.