10 October 2007
Doha Bank has signed an agreement with Barwa International, a leading Real Estate Development Company, operating across the region. In this partnership, Doha Bank will be the financing partner for their Ajman project and will offer mortgage finance in both Qatar and UAE.

Officials of Doha Bank and Barwa International signed the agreement on 8th October 2007. The exclusive association between Doha Bank and Barwa International will facilitate easy financing options to the prospective buyers. Doha Bank has customized the financing scheme for the purchase of property. With the longest repayment period of upto 30 years, the lowest interest rate starting from 8% per year and 5% down payment followed by another 5% after six months, it makes it very attractive. No further payments are required throughout the construction period. The salient features of the scheme should enable people to make their wish a reality. There would be further benefits for the buyers if they transfer their salary to Doha Bank.

''We are happy to be the financing partner of this prestigious project with Barwa, a leading Real Estate Development Company in the region said Mr. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank. Such strategic arrangements are planned to serve the customers better' he added.

Mr. Ghassan Al Binali the CEO of Barwa International expressed pleasure to associate with Doha Bank, a premier financial institution in the region. He also added that customers would benefit from this association and will be able to fulfill their desires to enjoy life in one of the developing areas in the region.

Barwa officials said that the Ajman Corniche Residence has a spectacular waterfront neighbourhood. Located on the Ajman beach road, the residents would enjoy a wonderful view of the Arabian Gulf and the surrounding Emirates. They also added that the residence offers 1139 stylish studios and the options of up to four bedroom sea-view apartments, duplexes and penthouses ranging from 1,344 to 5,909 square feet (125 to 549 square meters).  They also said that the highest quality of fittings have been incorporated in each thoughtfully designed room.
  
Doha Bank is rated as the 'Best Bank in the Middle East Region' by the Banker magazine for the year 2006 and the 'Best Commercial Bank' for 2007.  Doha Bank is the only Qatari Bank to win this coveted award in the State of Qatar so far.  The Bank operates through a network 30 branches, 10 electronic branches, 4 pay offices and the largest ATM network in the country.

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