Qatar National Bank - Qatar

Net profit in 3 months to Sept 30 falls to $291.1m, represents 7.5% drop.

Unit will offer retail, corporate and private banking services from fourth quarter.

Platinum, Gold and Silver credit card holders to benefit. Fees also reduced for replacement cards.

QNB stress tests assets every two months in bid to protect portfolio.

Bank also confirms it is reducing tariffs on a number of banking products and services.

Qatar buys investments after earmarking $4.12 bn to buy their portfolios.

New research by QNB Capital predicts strong year for Gulf state amid global meltdown.

Qatar National Bank offer allows account holders chance to defer personal and vehicle loan repayments.

Investment bank says Qatar National Bank remains one of its preferred top-down plays in Qatar.

Gulf state's largest bank by market value to offer 32.5% in initial public offering in May.

LNG exporter studying system to take shares from banks, in a bid to increase lending.

Weaker profits expected as bank fortunes in the region shift sharply amid global economic turmoil.

Country's biggest lender by market value post $179.5mn profit - down 0.8% from same period in 2007.

Qatar National Bank and Qatar Islamic Bank provide ijara funds for property projects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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