Doha, 23 November, 2015

QNB, 'The Leading Financial Institution in the Middle East and North Africa', was recently distinguished as the "Best Foreign Exchange Provider in Qatar 2016" by Global Finance Magazine in a survey to be published in the January 2016 issue.

QNB was named the 'Best Foreign Exchange Provider in Qatar' under a very competitive criteria that has taken into account transaction volume, market share, scope of global coverage, customer service, competitive pricing and innovative technologies. The input of a panel of experts and feedback from industry analysts, corporate executives and technology specialists was also considered when choosing the winner.

Global Finance Magazine is a leading International publication recognized as a reliable source of news and analysis of market insights around the world. Its target audience includes Chairmen, Presidents, CEO's, CFO's, treasurers and other senior financial officers responsible for making strategic decisions at multinational companies and financial institutions.

QNB continues to implement its strategy by diversifying and expanding sources of funding, widening its customer base while nurturing existing relationship with key clients, furthering solidifying QNB Group presence in global markets and providing sound investment and risk mitigation advice to its growing number of counterparties.

QNB Group's presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 27 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 15,000 operating through more than 635 locations, with an ATM network of more than 1,350 machines.

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