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QFB inaugurates their exclusive Private Banking Lounge & unveil new brand Qatar First Bank (QFB), the first independent Shari’ah compliant financial institution regulated by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), announced today the launch of its exclusive Private Banking Lounge, the unveiling of its new brand and future strategic direction. Established in 2009 as… Continue reading QFB inaugurates their exclusive Private Banking Lounge & unveil new brand

The campaign included a series of community-related activities during the holy month Qatar First Bank (QFB) announced the concluding of its annual Ramadan Blessings Campaign, during which the Bank hosted a series of activities for various organizations with the aim of promoting solidarity and brotherhood with different segments of the society through the Holy Month.… Continue reading QFB’s Ramadan Blessings Campaign draws to a close

Qatar First Bank (QFB), the first independent Shari’ah compliant bank authorized by the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) announced today the appointment of veteran financial services professional Ziad Makkawi as its Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Ziad has a 27 year track record as an entrepreneur and business builder in the financial services arena where… Continue reading Ziad Makkawi appointed as CEO of QFB

Qatar First Bank (QFB), Qatar’s first independent Shari’ah compliant bank regulated by the QFC Regulatory Authority, reported strong financial results and continued growth in 2014, as net income rose by 13 per cent from QAR 140.5 million (US$ 38.6 million) in 2013 to QAR 158.3 million (US$ 43.5 million) in 2014. The AGM approved the… Continue reading Qatar First Bank reports continued growth in 2014, as net Income rises by 13 per cent

Qatar First Bank (QFB), the first independent Shari’ah compliant bank authorised by the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), announced the appointment of Nayeem Khan as Chief Operating Officer. Nayeem brings with him a wealth of experience gained over nearly 25 years in the Financial Services Industry. His experience includes Consumer, Corporate and Private Banking, primarily in… Continue reading Qatar First Bank Appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Qatar First Bank, the first independent Shari’ah compliant bank authorised by the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), has announced its supporting sponsorship of the 2015 IIF Spring Membership Meeting, that will be held today and tomorrow in Doha at the Ritz-Carlton, under the theme ‘Global Energy at a Turning Point’. Addressing issues central to the global… Continue reading QFB sponsors 2015 IIF Spring Membership Meeting

Qatar First Bank, Qatar’s first independent Shari’ah compliant bank authorised by the QFC Regulatory Authority received the Islamic Finance News (IFN) Qatar Deal of the Year award 2014. Bringing together over 400 regional and global industry professionals from around the world, the prestigious annual Deals of the Year ceremony event was held at the Ritz… Continue reading Qatar First Bank Receives IFN Deal of the Year Award

Addressing entrepreneurship amongst the young generation in Qatar and other GCC countries, the second Entrepreneurship in Economic Development forum will be hosted by the College of Business and Economy at Qatar University. The forum which will take place on March 2-3 is held in collaboration with the Interactive Business Network (IBN) and Qatar Ministry of… Continue reading QFB to sponsor the second Entrepreneurship in Economic Development forum

Qatar First Bank’s (QFB), Qatar’s first independent Shari’ah compliant bank authorised by the QFC Regulatory Authority, announced the conclusion of its annual Corporate Wellness Program by hosting a sport day to mark the 4th Qatar National Sports Day. QFB’s Corporate Wellness Program included for the second year the B Active Challenge which is done in… Continue reading QFB Joins the Nation in Marking the 4th Qatar National Sports Day