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Sunday, November 22 - 2009

IBQ launches innovative leadership programme for staff

As part of its commitment to contribute to the ongoing professional development of its staff, IBQ announced today the launch of an innovative internal leadership programme.

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  • Mr. George Nasra, IBQ MD with the Leadership programme team
    Mr. George Nasra, IBQ MD with the Leadership programme team
'Learn to Lead: Leadership Evolution,' a 12-month training programme, will provide 24 senior IBQ employees with the tools to improve their skills in critical areas such as leadership, decision-making, communication and project management among others.

Facilitated by IBQ in association with Mentis, an international consulting firm specialising in assessment and development to improve organisational performance, this custom-made training programme will include group workshops and individual sessions delivered by external well renowned leadership trainers, as well as monthly review meetings with the bank's Human Resources Department. The programme is accredited to the Institute of Leadership Management (ILM).

"We are delighted to announce the launch of 'Learn to Lead: Leadership Evolution,' which will contribute to the professional development of our staff and, just as important, the quality of services we provide our customers. This long-term investment in the leadership skills of our employees has been designed to build knowledge, enhance behaviour and provide tools so that our employees understand and practice authentic leadership,"

said George Nasra, Managing Director, IBQ.

"At IBQ, we are convinced that enhanced communication, decision-making and overall leadership skills are critical to sustaining our long-term institutional success. We also acknowledge that this can only be achieved through a sustained investment in our most valuable resource - our people," he said.

Nasra concluded, "As Qatar remains firmly on the path to unprecedented economic growth and diversification, we recognise the importance of positioning IBQ as an employer of choice, so that we continue to attract and retain the highest-quality professionals. By investing in the development of our staff, we ensure that the bank remains a leader today and tomorrow."
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About The International Bank of Qatar (IBQ):
IBQ is a well established and rapidly growing commercial institution, offering a full range of Retail, Private and Corporate Banking solutions. IBQ has a strong commitment to build long-lasting relationships with its customers and provide them with excellent customer service with a focus on making banking simple, convenient and tailored to their needs. IBQ is one of the oldest existing banks in Qatar and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006. It has a growing network of 9 branches and 30 ATMs in strategic locations throughout Qatar.

IBQ was named the fastest growing bank in the Middle East by The Banker's 39th edition of its 'Top 1000 Banks 2009' survey. Additionally, IBQ has previously bagged the Best Customer Service Award for 2008 and 2009 from the Banker Middle East Magazine.

IBQ is 30% owned and managed by the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the highest rated bank in the Middle East, and the only bank in the Middle East to be named among the world's 50 Safest Banks in 2009. IBQ is a growing bank that benefits from an international network as a result of its affiliation with NBK which gives its customers access to greater resources and a wide range of international services.

For further information, please contact:
Hala Kassab
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
T: +974 4351 113
F: +974 4351 511

or

Muna Khogali
International Bank of Qatar
Dir: +974 447 3017
Fax: +974 447 3710

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