DOHA BANK Competitors

Since its establishment in 1964, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the biggest bank in Qatar and the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Network expansion comes in support of the Group’s vision to become a leading bank in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. In addition, the Bank is establishing a foothold in highly competitive markets, including Hong Kong, where the Group opened recently its first branch. Proud to be the Official Middle East and Africa Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, QNB Group extends through its subsidiaries and associate companies to more than 30 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. QNB Group has maintained its position as the highest-rated bank in Qatar and one of the highest rated banks in the world from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A) and Moody’s (Aa3), The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications. QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events. For further information, please contact QNB’s Public Relations Department through PR@qnb.com

We’re proud to be pioneers in our sector. Founded in 1977 in the State of Kuwait, we were the country’s first Islamic bank, and today we continue to lead the way in Islamic finance. Islamic banking is compliant with Shari’a religious law and guided by the Islamic principles of an integral and just society. Transparency and honesty sit at the heart of this approach, which aims to benefit both the bank and its customers. Committed to evolving to meet the changing needs of our global customers, we offer a broad range of Islamic financial services and products, including real estate, trade finance, investment portfolios, and commercial, retail, and corporate banking. Our growing network spans seven regions with 640 branches, around 800 ATMs, and 8,600 team members worldwide. Our ambitions have always extended beyond our home country. Over the past nearly 50 years, we have grown steadily, becoming one of the biggest lenders in local and regional markets and a major player within the wider banking industry. KFH (KSE: KFIN) is a publicly listed company on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE). As of 31 December 2013, our largest shareholders included the Kuwait Investment Authority (Direct), Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation (Direct), Public Authority for Minors’ Affairs (Direct), and The Public Institution for Social Security (Indirect).

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) was the first Islamic bank to start operating in the country in 1982 and it is still the largest today: the Bank currently holds 42% share of the Islamic banking sector and approximately 12% of the total domestic banking sector. As of end 2016, the total Shareholders' Equity of the bank amounted to QAR 14.2 billion (3.89 billion US Dollars) with total assets reaching QAR 139.8 billion (38.3 billion US Dollars). QIB Group conducts its domestic business through a modern branch network spread throughout Qatar with key branches featuring distinctive centers with specialized relationship managers focused on servicing specific customer segments: Private Banking Centers, Affluent Banking Centers, Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) Centers as well as Ladies Banking Centers. In addition to its branch network, the Bank has accelerated its investments in digital channels providing its services through multi-functional ATMs, mobile and internet banking applications for individuals and companies, and an award winning Call Center. QIB Group has a stake in a number of Qatari Sharia’-compliant financial services companies. This includes QInvest, its investment banking subsidiary, and its affiliates Beema (Takaful solutions provider) and Al Jazeera Finance (Consumer Finance company). QIB Group has established an international presence in key markets so as to be able to serve the cross border needs of its customers as well as to develop a focused presence in geographies with high interest in Islamic banking services. QIB UK is a wholly owned subsidiary, established in 2008, covering the financial needs of Qatari individuals and companies in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, the bank has presence in Lebanon through Arab Finance House, in Malaysia through Asian Finance Bank and one branch in Sudan.