al khaliji-sponsored Toastmasters conference resounding success

Toastmasters Annual Conference an 'ideal platform to spread the message of al khaliji's community engagement'

Doha, Qatar 15 May 2012:

In the tradition of supporting initiatives that align with the bank's corporate responsibility program, the Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) QSC supported Toastmasters Annual Conference Qatar 2012 was highly successful, with serious and light-hearted competition between the participants for a chance to compete in the regional Toastmasters conference to be held later this year in Bahrain. Al khaliji provided support to the event as Platinum Sponsors.

"The Toastmasters Annual Conference Qatar 2012 was an ideal platform for us to spread the message of our on-going and active community engagement initiatives," said Mrs. Abeer Marwan Al Kalla, Head of Public Relations and Communications at al khaliji. "Traditionally, Toastmaster clubs are also active in the community, empowering members with communications training. We were proud to support the event, which ended up being a resounding success."

As a token of gratitude for the bank's support, Mr. Thayalan, the Qatar Toastmasters Club president, presented Abeer Al Kalla, Head of Public Relations and Communications at al khaliji, with a symbolic award on behalf of the Club to thank al khaliji for their support.

"For the role that the Club plays in our community here in Qatar, we jumped on the opportunity to support this event and are honored to have our name associated with the Toastmasters Annual Conference," Added Mrs. Al Kalla upon accepting the award on behalf of the bank. "At al khaliji, we support any initiatives that provide education, enhance business knowledge, and builds awareness in the local community under our corporate social responsibility program . This event is one such initiative."

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About al khaliji
al khaliji is Qatar's pioneer 'next generation bank' offering a full range of conventional banking products and services to premium, business, corporate and international customers in Qatar, UAE and France.Headquartered in Doha, al khaliji is one of Qatar's leading banks and a member of the Qatar Exchange Index, with QR 26.6 billion in total assets and QR 12.1 billion in customer deposits as of 31 March 2012.

Al Khaliji France is our subsidiary in Paris, France with a network of branches in the UAE covering Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaima, and Abu Dhabi. This branch network offers customers and businesses local, regional and international banking services.

At al khaliji we believe that success lies in the financial security and development of people to enable them to sustain a prosperous life. Our products and level of service reflect our belief that to be successful, we must meet the needs of both this generation and future generations of employees, customers, investors and business partners.

While financial objectives are key to sustaining our prosperity in any market, at al khaliji we believe that long-term sustainability is maintained by balancing our commitments to achieving our results, with the commitment towards the development of people and the preservation of natural resources.

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Media Contact:
Abeer Al Kalla
Head of Public Relations & Communications
Telephone: + 974 4494 0646
Email: aalkalla@alkhaliji.com