Doha, 12 August 2008 - Qatar National Bank (QNB) and Qatar Telecom (Qtel) announced the latest winners of the new promotion launched for customers of QNB's suite of e-channels (EAZYLife).

The ten winners who won gifts from Qtel in the monthly draw held as part of this promotion were: Emad Sudqi Khader, Ali Jassem  Khmees Abdulla, Eman Ali Abdulla Al Saad, Mohamad Salman Siddique, Jayfor Miah Haji, Mubark Jassem Al Tamimi, Ali Saeed Al Nuaimi, Shaikah Saad Al Nuaimi, Amna Yaqoub Abd Al Rahman, Mohamad Adel. The winners were presented with their prizes in QNB's main building.

Five winners were rewarded with a USB Modem and Mobile Broadband SIM card, allowing them to access the internet from anywhere in Qatar. Another five winners won 3G MobileCam and SIM Cards only and will be able to view their families using the 3G MobileCam or keep an eye on their belongings when they're away using their mobile handsets. The service rental fees for the first three months being waived for all ten winners.

Adel Al Mutawa, Executive Director of Group Communications at Qtel said, "Mobile access to QNB's innovative suite of online banking services is now possible regardless of where you are, through Qtel's USB modem device and Mobile Broadband postpaid subscription, while tools such as the 3G MobileCam help bring QNB customers and their families together, regardless of the distance between them."

Mr. Mubark Jassem Al Tamimi, winner of the Qtel Mobile Broadband package said, "EAZYLife helps me go through life without having to wait in queues and I'm happy to win this broadband package, and now it's even easier because it's mobile."                                                                               

The Bank has seen EAZYLife users increase dramatically since the start of this promotion, which holds its Grand Prize Draw in January 2009 when one lucky QNB customer will walk away with keys to an Infiniti FX35 Sports Utility Vehicle.

To enter the monthly draws for this promotion, QNB customers must utilize any of the Bank's internet banking, ATM, e-statement or SMS services for their transactions.

Internet banking customers should perform one of the following transactions: register, transfer to another QNB account (except within own accounts), Transfer to another bank, Open Deposit, Hala Top Up, Bill Payment, Credit Card Payment, IPO subscriptions, eIPO pre-registration.

Through QNB ATMs, customers should either deposit or withdraw a minimum amount of QR1,000, make Bill or Credit Card Payments, use the Hala Top Up service, or use the e-IPO services.

Customers may also enter the draw to win these fabulous prizes by simply registering by SMS, or by adding at least one e-Statement. Registration for both services is possible through QNB's EAZYLife internet banking website.

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About Qatar National Bank (QNB)
Qatar National Bank (QNB) was established in 1964 as the country's first Qatari-owned commercial bank, with an ownership structure split between Qatar Investment Authority (50%) and the private sector (50%). 

QNB has steadily grown to be among the largest banks in the region and is by far the leading financial institution in the country with a market share approaching 40% of banking sector assets. QNB has the largest distribution network of 42 branches and offices (including 3 mobile branches), in addition to 11 Islamic branches and offices, and more than 130 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).

QNB's international presence is rapidly expanding to include new locations around the world to supplement existing branches in London and Paris and the Representative Office in Iran. In 2007, QNB opened new branches in Yemen, Oman & Kuwait and its Representative Offices in Libya & Singapore.  Recently, QNB, obtained licenses to operate in Sudan and Mauritania. 

As part of the same expansion plan, QNB has acquired 31% of the shares of the Jordan based, The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance (HBTF) which also operates in Palestine, Bahrain, Algeria, Syria, UAE, Libya and Iraq. QNB also signed an agreement to establish the Qatar National Bank-Syria jointly with other Syrian private and public sectors institutions with a 49% stake for QNB.

In 2008, QNB entered the Tunisian market through acquiring 50% of the Tunisian-Qatari bank.  QNB has also taken a 30% stake in "The Kuwaiti-Qatari Company for Ijara and Investment, which will offer Islamic financing services within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and has acquired a 20% stake in the Doha-based Al Jazeera Islamic Company.  The bank recently received approval from Qatar Financial Center to establish a new investment company; QNB Capital, which will be providing investment banking services.

QNB offers a full range of retail, corporate, investment, treasury, wealth management, and Islamic banking products and services for individuals, corporate institutions and government entities. QNB is constantly striving to provide intelligent banking solutions and its range of products and services, and delivery channels across all disciplines continues to be unrivalled. 

QNB was the first conventional bank in Qatar to offer Islamic Banking products and services through QNB Al Islami and the first Qatari bank to launch equity funds for companies listed in the Doha Securities Market.

The London-based Ansbacher, QNB's Wealth Management and Private Banking subsidiary, operates in Switzerland, Channel Islands, the Bahamas, Dubai International Financial Center and Qatar Financial Center. Ansbacher was the first financial institution to be granted a license to operate at Qatar Financial Centre providing a wide range of wealth management services in Qatar and the region.

QNB has the highest credit rating among regional banks from leading rating agencies including Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch, and Capital Intelligence. The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards for its innovative products, services and remarkable performance from leading international specialized financial publications.

QNB has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational, and sports events.

For further information, please contact
QNB's Public Relations Department
(974) 4252591,
Fax (974) 4252589,
email: PR@qnb.com.qa
QNB's website www.qnb.com.qa

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