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Mr. Abdulrahman Totonji, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar First Bank LLC (Public) (“QFB” or “Bank”), has been recognized as one of the Top 10 CEOs in GCC in the Shari’a Compliant Banks’ category in the 6th edition of Top Conference and Awards 2022.
Organized by TRENDS magazine, the Top CEO Awards are based on the financial performance, size, and corporate governance of GCC-listed companies. The awards celebrate leadership in the Gulf Cooperation Council and recognize institutions that create value and boost the region’s economy while maintaining transparency and good corporate governance. The “Big Four” auditing firm, KPMG, has audited the rankings of the 2022 awards.
Mr. Abdulrahman played a crucial role in leading the team at QFB to cement the bank’s position with a turnaround financial performance, as well as, to build a more diversified investment portfolio and stable income, leading QFB to a profitable position during its critical shift to a new strategic direction.
Mr. Abdulrahman Totonji, QFB’s CEO said: “I am truly honored to receive this prestigious award from Top CEO, which would not have been possible without a solid strategic direction, the support of our team, trust and confidence of the Board of Directors and our shareholders. At QFB, we remain committed to strengthening our investment portfolio in Qatar and beyond by offering sustainable profitability, growth, and risk adjusted results through our top-notch innovative Shari’a compliant products.”
In the year 2021, QFB achieved its highest ever net profit (attributable to equity holders of QFB) in the past six years of QAR 100.37 million. The Bank continued its profitable momentum in the first quarter of 2022 recording a net profit of QAR 21 million. The Bank’s total Assets Under Management reached QAR 3.85 Bn, an increase of 79% over the last year, following various real estate acquisitions in the US real estate market.
Qatar First Bank LLC (Public) is the first independent Shari’a compliant bank authorized by the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and a listed entity on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE: QFBQ).
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About Qatar First Bank (QFB):
Qatar First Bank LLC (Public) – “QFB”, a leading Sharia-compliant investment bank based in Qatar and listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE: QFBQ), is one of the first independent Sharia-compliant financial institutions regulated by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority that offers investment opportunities and innovative financial solutions with local, regional and international reach.
Launched in 2009 as an investment bank, QFB has since evolved to broaden its offering to combine the best of a private bank with bespoke investment solutions tailored for the protection, preservation, and growth of wealth.
QFB provides a wide range of investment products and services including alternative investments focused on private equity and real estate, private banking and wealth management, corporate and institutional banking, as well as treasury and investments.
With a clear strategy, a highly experienced team, and a solid shareholder-base, QFB is a trusted advisor for high-net-worth individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and a gateway to opportunities in Qatar, the region, and global markets.
