Doha, 02 April 2012 - Qatar National Bank (QNB) will be offering talented Qatari graduates the best career guidance and job opportunities in the country's banking sector during the five-day Qatar Career Fair (QCF).

The Bank's Human Capital Department will be implementing a strategy to assist job applicants meet the requirements for excelling at their jobs, including continuously offering specific training courses designed to hone and upgrade their skills.

As part of its process, QNB Human Capital also sets priorities and combines this process with other development procedures to encourage all employees to strive to reach greater personal and professional goals.

QNB provides a highly engaging and professional work environment for its employees, backed by advanced recruitment and performance management systems. The Bank also assesses applicants' qualifications while working with them throughout their careers to develop professional skills and help staff at all levels realize their potential through dedicated courses at the Bank's dedicated Learning and Development Center.

Among the many areas considered by QNB are giving staff the ability and skills to work as part of broader teams and develop their professional credentials in line with the corporate culture of the QNB Group.  

QNB's stand at the Career Fair includes an experienced team of Human Capital representatives, who can advise potential recruits on the details of current job opportunities. A free QNB career guide is also available for all visitors to the stand.                                            

The Bank's participation at QCF 2012 builds on its successful participation in previous career fairs, and extends the Bank's commitment to creating opportunities for national candidates.

QNB has always been committed to promoting the efficient participation of citizens, including men and women, in the process of building and developing Qatar's economy. The Qatarization ratio at QNB is the highest in the banking sector and currently exceeds 50%, with 59% of its Executive Management, 44% of Senior Management and 31% of the Bank's administrative functions including Qatari employees. The ratio of Qatari Branch Managers at the Bank is now 80%.

At QCF 2012, QNB is focusing on fresh graduates who will receive dedicated training programs to prepare them for potential leadership positions in the future. The Bank further assists its national employees by allowing them to pursue higher studies at local and overseas universities in addition to its fully comprehensive training programs.

Many officials, nationals and expatriates visiting QNB's pavilion at the Career Fair expressed their admiration for the organization of QNB's activities at QCF 2012, including the warm welcome extended by the staff. This is testament to the success of the Bank's officials in setting up the stand and all associated activities which are designed to provide all visitors with the best opportunity to interact with QNB's Human Capital department representatives and understand the scope of current opportunities at the Bank.

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

QNB Group has steadily grown to be among the largest banks in the Middle East and North Africa Region and is by far the leading financial institution in the country with a market share exceeding 45% of banking sector assets.

QNB Group has witnessed rapid international expansion in the past few years and operates in 24 countries around the world through its network, subsidiaries and associate companies employing about 7,000 staff from 334 branch and offices that are supported by an ATM network that exceeds 600 machines.

The Group has also extended its regional reach by acquiring stakes in various financial institutions including 35% stake in the Jordan-based, The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance (HBTF), 24% in Commercial Bank International (CBI) based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 50% of the Tunisian-Qatari Bank, 23% in the Iraqi-based Mansour Bank and 20% stake in Al Jazeera Finance Company in Doha. QNB Group also retains 51% stake in QNB-Syria, a private stock company established jointly with other Syrian private and public sector institutions which started operations mid November 2009 and operates today more than 15 branches in the Syrian Republic.

QNB Capital, a subsidiary of QNB Group, was established in 2008 providing an array of investment banking services to corporate, government and institutional clients within Qatar and globally. These include one of the best corporate finance teams in the GCC region offering extensive transaction experience, in depth advisory services - including mergers and acquisitions, equity, debt and project advisory, as well as first-class research capabilities.

QNB Financial Services (QNB FS) commenced trading on the Qatar Exchange in May 2011 and is the first independently regulated, licensed brokerage unit launched by a bank in Qatar.  QNB FS brokerage offers a multi-market, multi-currency trading platform with access to several GCC markets including Qatar, UAE, and Oman.  It also provides a trading solution for buying and selling securities on the US and European markets.  QNB FS' technology platform is enhanced by its in-house research team who provide fundamental research and analysis, sector reviews, and daily commentary on QE listed equities.  Its advisory and brokerage teams are structured to service institutional investors, mutual funds, high-net worth individuals, retail and corporate clients locally, regionally, and globally. 

QNB Group is among the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch, and Capital Intelligence. The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialized financial publications.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational, and sporting events

For further information, please contact QNB's Public Relations Department at (+974) 44252477, Fax (+974) 44252589, email: PR@qnb.com.qa or visit QNB's website www.qnb.com.qa

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