QNB, Oxford Capital Partners and Ansbacher create Qatar Capital Partners

Notes and media contacts

For more information please see www.qatarcapitalpartners.com

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 the Government of Qatar (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 38 branches and offices, in addition to 7 Islamic branches, and around 120 ATM's.

QNB international presence is rapidly expanding with new locations Oman, Kuwait and Yemen, supplementing existing branches in London and Paris as well as Representative Offices in Iran, Singapore and Libya. 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 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 affiliate, 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.

QNB has the highest credit rating among Qatari banks from leading rating agencies including Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch, and Capital Intelligence. The Bank has also been the recipient of the "Best Bank in Qatar" Award from leading international specialized financial publications.

QNB has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational, and sports events.

For further information, please contact QNB's Public Relations Department at (974) 4407828 - 4407109 QNB's website: www.qnb.com.qa

Oxford Capital Partners
Oxford Capital Partners is a science and technology venture capital firm with extensive experience in investing in and supporting businesses with high growth potential. Oxford Capital Partners looks for the best opportunities, backing exceptional entrepreneurs and investing across all stages of development, from start-up to IPO. Leveraging its extensive networks, Oxford Capital Partners assists portfolio companies in accessing international markets in Europe, the US, Middle East and Asia. Oxford Capital Partners is the manager of four Oxford Gateway Funds and oversees a portfolio of over 25 companies in a range of technology sectors, including ICT, clean technologies, life and physical sciences. Oxford Capital Partners was named Venture Capital House of the Year in 2005.

Ansbacher
The Ansbacher Group, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar National Bank (QNB), provides tailored financial solutions to high net worth and institutional clients worldwide. The Group's services span private and specialist banking, wealth management, investment advice and fiduciary services. The Group is represented in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, The Bahamas, Dubai, Doha and Switzerland.

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Andy Smith - Associate Director
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London EC1M 4AY
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