Oxford Business Group signs MoU with QNB

Notes and media contacts

For additional information please contact:
For Oxford Business Group -
Georgia Evans, Action Qatar
Tel: +974 4655425
Mob: +974 5718685

For Qatar National Bank -
Ali Abdul Ghani,
Public Relations Manager, QNB
Tel: 440 7890
Mobile: 5505729

About Oxford Business Group
Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a UK-based publishing, research and consultancy services organisation. It publishes economic and political intelligence on the emerging markets of the Gulf, the Levant, North Africa, Southern Africa, South East Asia and the Southern Balkans. Through its range of print and online products, OBG offers comprehensive and accurate analysis of political, macroeconomic and sectoral developments, including banking, capital markets, energy, infrastructure, industry and insurance.

Written by a team of seasoned analysts based on the ground for six months, the critically acclaimed Emerging Markets series of economic, political and business annuals have become the leading source of intelligence on specific countries in emerging regions. OBG's online economic briefings provide up-to-date in-depth analysis on the issues that matter for thousands of subscribers worldwide. OBG's consultancy arm offers tailor-made market intelligence and advice to firms currently operating in emerging markets and those looking to enter them.

In the Gulf and Levant, OBG publishes Emerging Dubai, Emerging Abu Dhabi, Emerging Kuwait, Emerging Bahrain, Emerging Qatar, Emerging Oman, Emerging Lebanon, Emerging Jordan, Emerging Egypt and Emerging Syria.

In the pipeline are Emerging Northern Emirates and Emerging Saudi Arabia.

Qatar National Bank (QNB)
QNB was established in 1964 as the country's first Qatari-owned commercial bank. The ownership structure is split between the Government of Qatar (50%) and the private sector (50%). QNB has grown to become the largest bank in Qatar controlling assets representing approximately 45% of the total banking system

QNB has the largest distribution network in the country with 37 local branches and offices supported by 97 ATMs. QNB international presence is expanding with full services branches in London and Paris, and representatives offices in Yemen, Iran, Libya and Singapore.

QNB provides a full range of retail, corporate, investments, wealth management, and Islamic banking products and services for individuals, corporate institutions and government entities.

QNB provides intelligent banking solutions. The Bank's range of products, services, and delivery channels across all disciplines continues are unrivalled. QNB's subsidiary, Ansbacher Holdings, was the first financial institution to be granted a license to operate in the Qatar Financial Centre. Ansbacher provides a wide range of wealth management services both regionally & internationally.

QNB is rated among the top 10 regional banks with the highest credit rating among Qatari banks from leading rating agencies including Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch, and Capital Intelligence.

QNB has been the recipient of several regional and local top awards from leading international specialized financial publications including: The Banker, Euromoney, Global Finance and Project Finance.

Through its affiliate, QNB Al Islami, QNB was the first commercial bank in Qatar to offer Islamic Banking services and products, and the first Qatari bank to launch equity funds (Al Watani Funds) for companies listed in the Doha Securities Market.

QNB has an active community support program through sponsorship and participation various social, educational, cultural and sports events.

QNB is the Official Bank of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006.