Al Khaliji shares begin trading on Doha Stock Market

Al Khaliji's letter to shareholders not only advised them of today's listing date but also invited them to play an active part in shaping the region's newest and most innovative entrant in the banking sector.

By registering at www.alkhaliji.com, shareholders (and non-shareholders) who are interested in the future of the bank are able to 'join the conversation' with Al Khaliji and make suggestions on what they would like to see from a new bank - as well as tell the bank's management what they don't like.

The initiative is being supported by an advertising campaign in Qatar's national press and all people registering at the website will automatically receive Al Khaliji's new e-newsletter. Regularly updated editions of the e-newsletter will contain a mix of company news and background, as well as feedback on suggestions received.

Tariq Al Malki, Chairman of Al Khaliji, said: 'I am very proud that so soon after the establishment of the bank we are already celebrating a major landmark - today's listing on the Doha Securities Market.

All of us at Al Khaliji are passionate about creating something different for our customers so we're marking this occasion by inviting our shareholders and other stakeholders to join in a conversation with us, and tell us what they want to see. We're hoping to build a long-term relationship that will fundamentally shape how we do business as a bank. Together, we have the potential to change the industry in the region.'

David Proctor, Head of Al Khaliji's Executive Team, added: 'We already have many ideas of our own, but conversations are two-way things, so we're launching a new e-newsletter which allows us to reach out and have a genuine conversation with shareholders and non-shareholders alike. This also fulfils an important pledge we made to investors during our IPO in April, to keep them informed of developments at the bank.'