CELEBRATING 10 YEARS - MEED Events

Platinum sponsor:
International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) has been operating in Qatar since 1956 and is a well established
and rapidly growing commercial institution, offering a full range of retail, private and corporate
banking solutions. IBQ is 30% owned and managed by National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). In 2009, IBQ
was recognised as “the fastest moving bank” in the Middle East and North Africa region and the
26th fastest mover globally in The Banker magazine’s Top 1,000 World Bank survey 2009.
Gold Sponsor:
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) was established in 1982, the first Islamic financial institution in Qatar.
Since then, QIB has emerged as a force in local and international markets with a paid-up capital of
QR2.36billion and holds 37% of the Islamic banking market in Qatar which makes QIB the biggest
Shari’a-compliant Bank in Qatar, and one of the top five globally. QIB operates 30 branches
throughout Qatar and a network of over 130 ATMs. Internationally, QIB has established three
subsidiaries, QIB UK, Asian Finance House in Malaysia and Arab Finance House in Lebanon. The Bank maintains a strong financial
position, which has contributed to an ‘A’ rating from Fitch and Capital Intelligence.
Silver sponsor:
Mashreq is one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions and the region. Founded in 1967 as Bank
of Oman, the bank has played a pioneering role in the industry, particularly in retail banking. Among
its many firsts, it was the first to launch such products as travelers’ cheques, credit cards and ATMs.
Mashreq has received numerous international awards such as the Best Bank in the UAE in 2008
from Euro money and various awards particularly for quality management. According to
independent research it has more ISO certifications than any bank in the region by a wide margin.
It’s most recent acknowledgement was Best Consumer Internet Bank in Qatar, Best Consumer
Internet Bank regionally by Global Finance Awards 2009 and Best Emerging Market Banks Middle
East by Global Finance Awards 2010.
As a leading financial Institution in Qatar, Mashreq aims to be world class in every facet of its business, including its social
responsibility to the community it serves. Towards this goal the bank pays particular attention to recruiting, training, developing and
retaining Qatari National employees.
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