Euromoney Qatar conference returns to Doha on May 29
The Euromoney Qatar Conference returns to Doha on May 29, 2022, at The Ritz- Carlton Hotel. Being co-hosted by Qatar Central Bank, this high-level gathering of financiers and investors will chart the latest developments in Qatar’s economic story. With the world’s most highly anticipated football event to be hosted in Doha this year, the […]
QNB First referral campaign: One Million Life Rewards pts awarded
QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the winner of the 1 Million Life Rewards points as part of its QNB First members referral campaign, valid until the end of May. The winner for the month of April, Mohammed Qambar, was awarded with 1 million Life Rewards points in the […]
Dukhan Bank wins award for innovation in mobile banking from Global Finance
Dukhan Bank has won the Outstanding Innovation in Mobile Banking from Global Finance in The Innovators 2022 Awards for its mobile banking application ‘Dukhan Mobile’, which provides an easy and convenient banking experience for customers. In its tenth edition, Global Finance’s annual awards programme recognises corporate entities and organisations that regularly identify new paths and […]
ICC Qatar organises webinar on financial crime trends
The International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) in collaboration with Refinitiv Protiviti and FinScan, held a webinar on ‘Spotlight on the latest risk and financial crime trends’ on Tuesday. The webinar highlighted the recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Mutual Evaluations assessments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the sanctions and the latest financial […]
‘GCC banks’ exposure to cyber risk is manageable’
Banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are managing their exposure to cyber risk effectively, including through investment in digital security, S&P Global Ratings has said in a report published on Tuesday. S&P Global Ratings believes GCC banks’ exposure to cyber risk is manageable, assuming they continue to invest in cyber security and proactively manage […]
Amir, King of Spain review ties
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HM King Felipe VI of Spain held a meeting at the Palace of Zarzuela in Madrid on Tuesday. At the outset of the meeting, HM the King welcomed HH the Amir, wishing him a pleasant stay in Spain and for […]
Amir receives golden key of Madrid
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday visited the Madrid City Hall in the Kingdom of Spain. Mayor of Madrid Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida and a number of Spanish officials welcomed His Highness upon arrival. At the outset of the meeting, HH the Amir expressed his pleasure […]
Amir visits Spanish Senate
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday visited the Senate of Spain in Madrid. HH the Amir was received by President of the Senate of Spain Ander Gil, President of the Spanish Congress of Deputies Meritxell Batet, and members of the Spanish Senate and the Spanish […]
Qatar, Spanish ministers meet to discuss trade ties
Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani met with Minister of Industry, Trade, and Tourism of Spain Reyes Maroto. During the meeting, the officials discussed ways to develop bilateral relations between the two nations in various fields. Moreover, the meeting featured previewing a number of issues of common […]
QIB names second millionaire winner in latest edition of Misk Account Draw
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has announced the second millionaire winner of its Misk Account draw. Mubarak Mosmar Al-Jassim received QR1 Million at the fifth edition of QIB’s Misk Account Draw, becoming the second millionaire of the year. The lucky winner was selected randomly in a draw that took place in the presence of official representatives […]