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Qatar National Bank (QNB)

Main Category: Commercial Bank
City : Doha
Country : Qatar
Website: www.qnb.com.qa


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Qatar GDP predicted to grow by 18% in 2009

Researchers at Qatar National Bank predict major growth despite current global turmoil.

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Qatar National Bank Q3 profit surges to a record

Quarterly profit at Qatar's largest lender jumps 76% to $313mn, beating forecasts.

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Dubai, Kuwait buck shares slump in Gulf region

Saudi slips for the third day running as selling pressure from foreigners hit bourses.

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Qatar Natl Bank to buy 24% of UAE bank

Stake in CBI 'strategic move' to broaden footprint, says Qatar National Bank.

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Qatar's QNB ups stake in Jordanian bank

Jordan's Housing Bank for Trade and Finance has operations in eight Arab countries.

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Qatar National Bank to build 'one of world's tallest buildings'

Report says new HQ building will be taller than Taipei 101 tower.

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Gulf banks post bumper profit as economies boom

Q2 earnings top forecasts economies benefit from high oil prices and low rates.

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Loans spur Gulf bank profits, inflation weighs

Many lenders to post double-digit Q2 profit as low interest rates spur credit demand - survey.

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Qatar readies $9.8bn EU property investment

State-backed investors eyeing prime commercial properties in European centres.

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Qatar looks to lure New York investors

Nine Doha-listed companies showcase their wares to world's largest capital markets.

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Qatar calling

Qatar is drilling deep into the marketing well to position itself as the Gulf's most upmarket destination.

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QNB to set up Islamic financial services firm

Qatar National looking to tap growing demand for Sharia compliant financing in Gulf.

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Qatar finalises $2.5bn Chelsea Barracks loan

Loan complies with Islam's ban on interest, will also help cover development costs.

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London calling for Qatar

Arabian Business spotlights the Qatari consortium's London Bridge Quarter deal.

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London's Shard of Glass wins Qatari backing

Consortium agrees to stump up $3.88bn for the landmark skyscraper.

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QNB to invest $250mn in expansion abroad

Qatar National Bank says 2007 profit should rise to $797mn on fees and commissions.

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Qatar National lands $979mn rights issue offer

Qatar National Bank offered almost 50% more than seeks to help finance expansion.

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QNB shareholders approve rights issue

Shareholders in Qatar National Bank approve plans to raise $1.39bn through share sale to existing investors.

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First deal for Finance House

The firm announces its first arranged finance deal for UAE private equity specialist Ithmar Capital.

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Dead Sea rising

A look at the success stories behind Jordan's growth, and why it is such an attractive opportunity.

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First Qatari bank to open in Yemen

Qatar National Bank to offer corporate services and investment opportunities for Yemen and Qatar clients.

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QNB ups Jordan bank stake

Qatar National Bank pays $195mn to raise stake in Jordan lender to 30% as it looks to expand abroad.

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QNB plans $1.2bn stock sale

Qatari lender will sell new stock to finance regional and local expansion in face of domestic competition.

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Qatar plans London showcase

Qatar's stock exchange is to showcase ten firms to investors in London to attract foreign capital.

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QNB agrees Syria bank launch

State-controlled Qatar National Bank finalises agreement with local partners to set up and manage lender.

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Iraq's Mansour to extend network

Qatar National Bank affiliate is to expand beyond Baghdad with four new branches by the end of 2008.

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Qatar bank plans Syrian affiliate

Qatar National Bank plans to establish lender in Syria, will sell bank's shares to the public.

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QNB buys $442mn stake in Jordanian bank

Qatar National Bank taps into Jordan's market with 20% stake in country's Housing Bank for Trade and Finance.

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Qatar National eyes first acquisitions

Lender will also expand outside the state with new branches in Kuwait, Oman and Yemen.

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Qatar Oman Investment IPO begins today

The $50m joint venture with the government will close on July 1st.

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July IPO for Qatar Oman Investment

Real estate and tourism company plans $50m offering before the end of July.

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Trade wins

The development of electronic payments and settlement technology is now providing the financial world with substantial advancement opportunities. Duncan MacRae finds out how one Qatari bank is taking full advantage of state-of-the-art technology.

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Kuwait's CBK denies takeover reports

Bank denies claims that Qatari investors are looking to buy a 60% stake.

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Qatar and Oman share in investment

Qatar National Bank will manage the IPO of a company focused on investing in both countries.

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Qatar National Bank opens Libya office

The bank also plans Kuwait, Oman and Yemen operations as part of its regional expansion.

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Qatar sees biggest ever budget

The record $18.1 billion budget is letting the emirate boost investments in public development projects.

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Gulf market report - 10 April 2007

Insurance companies led gains on the DFM today; the Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Oman markets also closed up.

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Qatar's QNB makes record profit

Income from loans, fees and commissions give Qatar National Bank a boost.

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Qatar says it won't drop the dollar

Property, not the peg to a falling greenback, is the main driver of inflation.

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Qatar will maintain currency peg to dollar

Qatar needs to curb inflation, but blames property prices, not weak dollar for the problem.

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Free zones offer a helping hand to firms

In its continuing bid to become the benchmark of ‘21st Century Arabia’, the UAE has always been active in attracting foreign firms to set up shop in the country.

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Property fund venture spearheaded by Qatar

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