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Monday, 20 May 2013

International Conference of Sukuk

International Conference of Sukuk
The Four Seasons Hotel in Doha (pictured) is to be the venue for an international conference on Sukuk, to be held on May 1-2 under the auspices and participation of H.E Sheikh Abdullah bin Saoud Al Thani, the Governor of Qatar Central Bank. A number of leading legal and financial experts and Shari’a scholars, as well as top executives, will be taking part in the event, which is...

QIB profit reached QR 291mn in 1st quarter 2013

QIB profit reached QR 291mn in 1st quarter 2013
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), the leader in Islamic bankings, has announced the first quarter 2013 results. Total Assets of the bank has increased by 16.6% compared to first quarter 2012 and now stands at QAR 68.8 billion. Financing activities continues to be the major growth driver and have now reached QAR 37.8 billion representing 18.6% growth since the first quarter 2012. Customer...

Work starts on phase 2 of $1.6bn Doha Festival City

Work starts on phase 2 of $1.6bn Doha Festival City
The second phase of the $1.6bn Doha Festival City mega-project has begun, with a completion date of 2016 slated. A groundbreaking ceremony presided over by senior officials and representatives of the mixed-use development north of downtown Doha took place this week. It followed last month’s opening of IKEA – part of the development’s first phase, a statement...

CBQ Platinum Sponsor of the Business and Investment in Qatar Forum in Berlin

CBQ Platinum Sponsor of the Business and Investment in Qatar Forum in Berlin
Commercial Bank, one of the leading full service banks in Qatar, was again a platinum sponsor of the Business and Investment in Qatar Forum which aimed to promote Qatar’s economy, its strategic vision, and to put the spotlight on the myriad of opportunities the country offers to investors.  The Forum, which was hosted under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani,...

QIB to participate in ICC WCF 8th World Chambers Congress in Doha

QIB to participate in ICC WCF 8th World Chambers Congress in Doha
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) – the leading Islamic bank in Qatar – is to participate in the ICC WCF 8th World Chambers Congress hosted by the Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry, which is to be held in Doha on 22-25 April 2013 at the Qatar Conference Centre, under the patronage of the Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. QIB will have its own stand at the exhibition,...

SDC announces winners of Reyada and Volunteer Awards Programs

SDC announces winners of Reyada and Volunteer Awards Programs
The Social Development Center (SDC), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development, held the SDC Awards Ceremony yesterday in a prestigious event announcing winners of its two most celebrated awards programs – Reyada Award for the Qatari Entrepreneur and SDC’s Volunteer Awards. The joint ceremony was held at the Qatar National Convention Center on...

QIB supports entrepreneurs as gold sponsor for SDC’s Reyada Award

QIB supports entrepreneurs as gold sponsor for SDC’s Reyada Award
For the second year, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) – the leading Islamic bank in Qatar – will be the Gold Sponsor for the Reyada Award that has been launched by the Social Development Centre (SDC), a Member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. QIB’s sponsorship of the award is in-line with the Bank’s major programme of supporting Qatari society...

QIB gold sponsor of “Business and Investment in Qatar Forum” to be held in Berlin

QIB gold sponsor of “Business and Investment in Qatar Forum” to be held in Berlin
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) – the leading Islamic bank – is to be a Gold Sponsor of the forthcoming ‘Business and Investment in Qatar Forum’, to be held in Berlin, Germany, on April 15-16th. Under the patronage and in the presence of H.E Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the State of Qatar – this year’s forum will be convened...

QIB win the Award of “Excellence in Banking” from the IAIR Banking Awards

QIB win the Award of “Excellence in Banking” from the IAIR Banking Awards
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) – the leading Islamic bank – has been awarded the title of Excellence in Banking from the International Alternative Investment Review (IAIR). The IAIR Awards is a prize for excellence in global finance, put together by a team of dedicated legal, economic and financial journalists in over 50 countries worldwide. This year’s award ceremony was held in Hong...

QIB launches Platinum Debit MasterCard for Tamayuz members

QIB launches Platinum Debit MasterCard for Tamayuz members
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), the leading Islamic Bank in Qatar, has announced the launch of a special MasterCard Platinum Debit card for its Tamayuz members. The card brings exclusive privileges and preferential treatment, allowing Platinum cardholders to move across the world seamlessly to experience the very best it has to offer.Platinum Debit MasterCard is designed to let Tamayuz member...

QIB’s Blood Donation Day – A successful community initiative

QIB’s Blood Donation Day – A successful community initiative
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) – the leading Islamic bank in Qatar – received an enthusiastic response from Qataris and residents marked the successful conclusion of the blood donation day that was held on Sunday 31st March, at QIB Head office at Grand Hamad Street. This annual social responsibility programme was organised by QIB in association with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). It...

QIB to hold blood donation day

QIB to hold blood donation day
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) – the leading Islamic bank in Qatar – is planning a blood donation day in association with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) on Sunday 31st of March at QIB Head office – Grand Hamad Street between 9am and 12:30pm, giving QIB customers and employees the opportunity to donate blood. As part of the Bank’s corporate social responsibility, the blood donation...