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Thursday, November 26 - 2009

IBQ signs with First Qatar

Following the International Bank of Qatar's (IBQ) successful entry into the real estate earlier this month, IBQ last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with First Qatar - one of the major real estate developers in Qatar.

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  • The MoU was signed by Muhannad Kamal, Deputy General Manager of IBQ and Pierre Moerland, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at First Qatar.
    The MoU was signed by Muhannad Kamal, Deputy General Manager of IBQ and Pierre Moerland, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at First Qatar.
Committed to offering the best products and services to its customers, IBQ has teamed up with First Qatar Real Estate Development Co, one of the top players in Qatar real estate market. The signing of the MOU took place last week at the Qatar International Exhibition Centre, where the Second Qatar International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition was taking place.

The MoU was signed by Muhannad Kamal, Deputy General Manager of IBQ and Pierre Moerland, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at First Qatar

"With IBQ's successful entry into the real estate market in place, it is important for IBQ to start partnering with some of the major developers. With this agreement, customers interested in purchasing units in First Qatar's properties located on the prestigious The Pearl, can start benefiting from our mortgage offering right away,"


said Muhannad W. Kamal, Deputy General Manager of IBQ.

In this vibrantly booming economy, the significance of owning a home is increasingly popular as properties are considered a prime investment in Qatar. IBQ's mortgage offerings with its flexible terms and conditions will undoubtedly help customers fulfil their aspirations of owning their dream home.

IBQ's mortgage loans provide Qataris the freedom to buy properties throughout Qatar, and residents to buy in pre-approved developments, flexible terms that allow loan periods of up to 30 years. The bank's flexible terms also allow customers the convenience of variable repayment terms, up to 90% finance and no repayments until each customer's property is completed.

First Qatar is one of the prominent developers in The Pearl and owner of the First Tower in Porto Arabia.

Commenting on this agreement, Pierre Moerland, Vice President Sales and Marketing at First Qatar said, "We are pleased to be teaming up with IBQ who is capable of translating our commitment to bring excellent value to our world-class clients. First Qatar has been partnering with the industry's top professionals to ensure that high international standards are met in every aspect of property development from conception to delivery and after-sales services."
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About the International Bank of Qatar (IBQ)
The International Bank of Qatar (IBQ); a well established and rapidly growing financial institution, previously known as Grindlays Qatar, celebrated its 50th year anniversary in 2006. IBQ today is a joint venture fully managed, with 20% owned, by the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK); the largest bank in Kuwait and one of the leading banks in the Middle East. The remaining 80% is owned by influential Qatari entities, whilst the bank is Chaired by Qatar's First Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affair's H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani.

Taking half a century of extensive experience in service-based private and corporate banking, IBQ has been and continues to expand its retail banking business with a parallel strategy, based on that experience, which accentuates its high quality service-based approach. IBQ today, offers its customers a full range of retail, private and corporate banking solutions with a strong commitment to excellent quality service, and a focus on building long-lasting relationships. With a total of 4 branches and 9 ATMs located in strategic locations throughout Qatar, IBQ is an increasingly prominent local player that benefits from an international network as a result of its affiliation with NBK.

Released on behalf of the International Bank of Qatar by Hill & Knowlton - for further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Samar Atassi
Head of Corporate Communications
International Bank of Qatar
Tel: +974 447 3700

Or

Julietta Mirghani
Senior Account Executive
Hill & Knowlton, Qatar
Tel: +974 413 1260
Mob: +974 5135819

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