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Qatar National Bank (QNB), announced its sponsorship to the Tasmeem Doha 2008 Exhibition organized by Virginia Commonwealth University - Qatar (VCUQatar) in partnership with the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs.

The sponsorship agreement was signed at VCUQatar offices in the Education City by Mr. Hamad Y. Al Nuaimi, Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communication, on behalf of QNB and Ms. Allyson Vanstone, Dean of VCUQatar on behalf of the university.

Tasmeem Doha 2008 will take place at VCUQatar from 03 March 2008 until 06 March 2008 and will include 13 international designers, design exhibitions and panel discussions. Participants will include practitioners, design professors and students from academic institutions and facilities throughout the world.

This sponsorship comes in line with QNB's support to education in the country. Community development is a major part of QNB's focus. The bank is keen on providing students with the opportunity to learn from highly talented professionals who will speak at the event and present their worldwide experience during the event.

QNB has been supporting some of the best graduates of VCUQatar since 2003 as part of its commitment to support educational endeavors by Qatar Foundation.

QNB's support will benefit some of the bright minds to develop the technical skills necessary for demonstrating their creativity and to assume careers and leadership roles in the future.

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About Qatar Foundation

Qatar Foundation for Education houses VCUQatar; The Foundation is a unique concept which has revolutionized education in the State of Qatar. It is a non-profit founded in 1995 by the Emir and Head of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

The vision of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, the Chairperson of Qatar Foundation indicates the keenness of Qatar's leadership in encouraging education. The Qatar Foundation has altogether changed the face of the education sector in the State of Qatar with first-class educational programs and organizations. For more information, please visit www.qf.org.qa.

About Qatar National Bank (QNB)

Qatar National Bank (QNB) was established in 1964 as the country's first Qatari-owned commercial bank, with an ownership structure split between Qatar Investment Authority (50%) and the private sector (50%).

QNB has steadily grown to be among the largest banks in the region and is by far the leading financial institution in the country with a market share approaching 45% of banking sector assets. QNB has the largest distribution network of 42 branches and offices (including 3 mobile branches), in addition to 10 Islamic branches and offices, and 130 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).

QNB's international presence is rapidly expanding to include new locations around the world to supplement existing branches in London and Paris and the Representative Office in Iran. QNB's new branches in Yemen, Oman & Kuwait and its representative offices in Libya & Singapore began its operations in 2007. Recently, QNB, obtained licenses to operate in Sudan and Mauritania.

As part of the same expansion plan, QNB has acquired 30.5% of the shares of the Jordan based, The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance (HBTF) which operates in Palestine, Bahrain, Algeria, Syria, UAE, Libya and Iraq, in addition to Jordan. QNB also signed an agreement to establish the Qatar National Bank-Syria jointly with other Syrian private and public sectors institutions with 49% share.

QNB offers a full range of retail, corporate, investment, treasury, wealth management, and Islamic banking products and services for individuals, corporate institutions and government entities. QNB is constantly striving to provide intelligent banking solutions and its range of products and services, and delivery channels across all disciplines continues to be unrivalled.

Through its Islamic branch, QNB Al Islami, QNB was the first commercial bank in Qatar to offer Islamic Banking products and services, and the first Qatari bank to launch equity funds (Al Watani Funds) for companies listed in the Doha Securities Market.

The London-based Ansbacher, QNB's Wealth Management and Private Banking subsidiary, operates in Switzerland, Channel Islands, the Bahamas, Dubai International Financial Center and Qatar Financial Center. Ansbacher was the first financial institution to be granted a license to operate at Qatar Financial Centre providing a wide range of wealth management services in Qatar and the region.

QNB has the highest credit rating among regional banks from leading rating agencies including Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch, and Capital Intelligence. The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards for its innovative products, services and remarkable performance from leading international specialized financial publications.
QNB has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational, and sports events.

You can learn more about this press release by visiting - www.qnb.com.qa

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