next generation bank supports QCB regulations

>3-days training program attended by all al khaliji employees

>effective employee security training key to reducing security breaches

Doha, 26 May 2010: al khaliji, the region's 'next generation bank', is empowering its employees in the fight against information security threats by hosting a three-day Security Training Awareness program recently for al khaliji employees.

Information Security has become critical to mitigating risks that can destroy an organization's reputation, violate a customer's privacy, compromise intellectual property, and in some cases, endanger lives. Information Security Awareness is an essential part of the bank's systems and information security procedures. Not only it can protect the confidentiality of the bank and its customers, but it also complies with the latest Qatar Central Bank's information security regulations.

The bank's Security Training Awareness program educated al khaliji employees in understanding the risks associated with information security and the measures designed to minimize and control these risks.

"Because employees are on the frontline every day, they are the Bank's greatest security asset, all Banks should internally bolster their security awareness by educating and empowering employees, a financial institution's first and most important line of defence." Commented the Group's Chief Risk Officer at al khaliji, Mr. Steve Reece.

Although this is the second time that al khaliji conducts a security awareness program for its employees the Bank aims to run follow-up sessions during the year, with an aim to take a proactive role in safeguarding both, the country's financial services infrastructure and its own.

 

For more details about al khaliji products and services please visit the www.alkhaliji.com website.

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about al khaliji
The pioneers of 'next generation' banking in the GCC, al khaliji offers a full range of conventional and Islamic banking products and services to retail, corporate and institutional customers in Qatar, the U.A.E. and France.

From our headquarters in Doha, al khaliji is Qatar's second largest retail bank by paid-up capital and a member of the Qatar Exchange 20 Index with approximately QR17.5 billion in total assets, QR9.2 billion in customer deposits.

al khaliji pipeline of talented local and international bankers from 40 countries deliver a bold, fresh approach to banking. This means understanding and responding swiftly to customer needs with extended opening hours, expanded branch & ATM networks and innovative banking products such as Fusion, the first 2-in-1 current and savings account in Qatar.

al khaliji 'next generation' banking means a bank where customers and unparalleled levels of service come first. While other banks choose to ignore values and focus on short term profit, al khaliji believe it's not just what, but also how, we do something that's important.

Visit www.alkhaliji.com and discover the latest 'next generation' banking news and product information.  

For more information, please contact:
Abeer Al Kalla
Head of Public Relations & Communications
Telephone:      + 974 494 0646
Email: aalkalla@alkhaliji.com

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