HE Sheikh Dr. Khalid Bin Thani Bin Abdulla Al-Thani, QIIB Chairman and Managing Director today opened the bank’s new branch in Al Khor, in the framework of Bank's policy of focusing on the local market, responding to the needs of ever growing customer base, and efficiently serving them in various areas.

The QIIB Al Khor branch inauguration was attended by Mr Abdulbasit Ahmed Al-Shaibei, Chief Executive Officer, members on the Board of Directors, senior QIIB officials and other prominent invitees.

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony that formally marked the commencement of work at the new QIIB branch at Al Khor, HE Sheikh Dr Khalid along with the Board members and other bank officials toured various sections and reviewed the state-of-the-art technology adopted and services offered at Al Khor, similar to the other 18 QIIB branches.

HE Sheikh Dr Khalid urged the Al Khor branch staff to keep the interests of customers in mind while serving them in accordance with the best standards adopted by the bank. He reminded them that Al Khor was in need for more quality banking services from various categories of customers.

The new QIIB branch is located at a vantage location in Al Khor, close to the main street, where different types of customers can take advantage of the bank’s customer-centric and high quality integrated banking services.

During the Al Khor branch opening, Mr Abdulbasit Ahmed Al-Shaibei said:

"We are very pleased today with the opening of Al Khor branch, especially that it is a new step within the strategy of local expansion carried out by QIIB, which has seen an accelerated pace since the beginning of this year. This is the third branch that we have opened since the beginning of 2015; the first two being Muaither Branch and the Corporate Branch."

He added: "Al Khor QIIB branch is a qualitative addition to the Bank's distribution network. Given the rapid economic development of the region and its future prospects, we are encouraged to support and meet the banking needs of Al Khor and its neighbouring areas. It is also our endeavour to keep serving our existing customers and attract new customers.”

The CEO pointed out that the Al Khor branch was designed in such a way to fully comply with the renewed vision of QIIB and in harmony with the spirit and essence of Qatari traditions and values and the development achieved by Qatar and the modernity seen in the country.

“Our customers will not only get to see a state-of-the-art design in our Al Khor branch but also can experience quality, personalised and comprehensive banking services at the branch.”

Mr Al-Shaibei noted that Al Khor, like other QIIB branches, has been equipped with the latest banking technology and software, where customers will be able to benefit from the various products and services that the bank offers. This, he hoped, will satisfy them and meet their banking needs.

The CEO said QIIB gives utmost importance to bank expansion by laying focus on quality.

“We are keen to align the opening of our new branches with distinctive quality of products and services. This is done in two ways; the first one is to develop products and services that suit the different segments of customers, and second, is to attract distinct competencies to work in addition to continuously train our staff based on the best standards.”

QIIB has chosen a highly professional team to work in Al Khor and the staff members have adequate experience and capability to serve all categories of customers and meet their needs for quality products and services.

The new branch operates from Sunday to Thursday between 7:30 am and 1:00 pm.