al khaliji bring next generation of hygienic, eco-friendly, secure ATM machines to Qatar

The new machines, which are currently deployed at 5 prominent locations throughout Qatar, employ cutting edge technology that not only ensure that they are simple to use, but that customers can perform a wide range of transactions safe in the knowledge that the machines are not only hygienically clean but also friendly to the environment.

By the end of 2008, al khaliji will have up to ten offsite ATMs throughout Qatar.

Designed by Wincor Nixdorf, the next-generation machines feature a raft of clever innovations designed to make the ATM banking experience simpler, safer and secure.

Not only do the machines' ample screens give customers a visual idea of what's happening to their money - displaying cheques and receipts on-screen - they also provide a new level of functionality with Web Services allowing customers to see Reuters news feeds and Doha Securities Market prices in both English and Arabic.

Technical innovation has also been applied to the way the machines are kept clean, by means of a specialized biodegradable cleaning set, giving antimicrobial protection that lasts over a week using/based on Nanotechnology.

Environmentally minded customers can also rest assured that al khaliji new machines have been designed for maximum savings on energy consumption.

ATMs feature self-regulating LCD brightness controllers that respond to sunlight. Production is done using the latest eco-friendly technologies which uses fewer solvents and minimises water & waste.

Security is assured by anti-fraud kits being in built as standard and as a first all machines being hardened from electronic attacks in addition to physical attacks.

Commenting on the state-of-the-art technology al khaliji is bringing its customers, Andrew Liew, al khaliji Managing Executive, Retail Banking said:

"We at al khaliji realise that standards and expectations from our customers for banking have changed. This realisation is applied in everything we do, from our branches to our products and now, our ATMs. It is all part of our promise to be a next generation bank and do things differently."