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Qatar National Bank (QNB), the first bank in the Gulf Region to launch a "Spend & Win a Trip to the Beijing Olympic Games 2008" promotion for its Visa Credit Card holders, announced the winner for the second draw held at QNB's Headquarters.

Mr. Khalid Al Fahham, an account holder in QNB Mesaieed branch was the winner of the Visa Olympics Package. He commented "I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to QNB for their innovative approach to provide its customers a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness the Olympic Games live".

Four more lucky winners will be given an opportunity to witness the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 - the world's biggest sporting event. Each winner will get a fully paid Olympic Games package for two, including Airline tickets.

With every purchase transaction for QR. 350/- and above with the QNB Visa Credit Card during the promotion period, cardholders will be automatically entered in the draw. They can double their chances of winning by using their credit cards for 6 or more transactions of QR 350 and above during the month. The promotion will run until 31^st May 2008.

The four day-three night Olympics package to Beijing includes, Olympic event tickets, airline tickets to Beijing for two persons per package, five-star hotel accommodations, exclusive suite at Westin Hotel, exclusive suite at sponsor Hospitality Centre, airport meet and greet service, on ground transport, meals, professionally guided tours, cultural activities and scheduled leisure activities.

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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.

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