The unique initiative reinforces Doha Bank's leadership in digital payments in Qatar

Doha, Qatar 22 April, 2015

Doha Bank has announced the re-launch of Qatar's first and only e-mall - Doha Sooq (www.dohasooq.com) - that offers visitors a brand new, state-of-the-art online shopping experience. The upgraded e-mall opens its doors to contemporary looks, an exhaustive product suite and a number of the latest e-commerce features that are set to appeal to shoppers and merchants alike.

Visitors to Doha Sooq will be able to shop for a wide variety of product categories including mobile phones, TVs, laptops, refrigerators, handbags, sunglasses, shoes, flowers, cakes, sweets, electronics, luxury watches, perfumes, cosmetics, body care products, and fashion accessories in addition to having the convenience of booking tickets online for special events.

Operational around the clock for online shopping, Doha Sooq is designed to make shopping a hassle-free and customer-friendly experience that customers can enjoy at their fingertips. Further, shoppers to Doha Sooq are ensured of the most competitive prices and can place their orders for free doorstep delivery after reading product reviews.

Doha Sooq's partner merchants and potential shoppers will also have the option to explore the marketplace's unique "Hot Deals" section, where discounted products are featured on a weekly basis to provide merchants an ideal platform to showcase new product launches, feature promotional products or roll out bargain items.

The "Events" section is the second new element that aims at offering merchants another marketing platform to announce details of their brands' upcoming product launches or events.

Powered by a Doha Bank gateway, Doha Sooq serves as a payment-processing portal for merchants, allowing any credit cardholder to make purchases on the portal.

Doha Sooq aims to attract local as well as international customers looking to shop for their friends or relatives based in Qatar and offers merchants the opportunity to list their products at no charge. By listing at Doha Sooq, merchants can also benefit from Doha Sooq's loyal customer base including thousands of followers across its social media channels.

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© Press Release 2015