Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani, (left) Chairman, Commercial Bank of Qatar; cutting a ribbon with Hussain Ibrahim Al Fardan, Vice-Chairman; and Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Towar Al Kuwari (right) Vice-Chairman, Qatar Chamber; and other guests at the
DOHA: Commercial Bank has officially opened its latest branch at the popular Doha Festival City mall, yesterday. The new, state-of-the-art branch is open seven days a week to provide full suite of Branch Banking Services and ATM services to customers visiting the mall.
The inauguration event was attended by Commercial Bank’s top officials. The Bank’s Board of Directors were present, including its Chairman Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani, Vice-Chairman Hussein Ibrahim Al Fardan, Managing Director Omar Hussain Al Fardan. Group CEO Joseph Abraham, along with VIP customers, senior dignitaries and other Commercial Bank executives were also in attendance.
Commercial Bank has invested heavily to make its banking services convenient for customers. While a significant sum of this investment has been in digital products and services, branches remain integral to how the Bank delivers its services to customers, as it understands customers’ preferences for personal and face-to-face interactions with staff and Relationship Managers.
During the event, the Bank announced details of a new Marketing Partnership with entertainment company Trimoo Parks, operator of Angry Birds World at Doha Festival City and the soon-to-open Snow Dunes, Juniverse and Virtuocity theme parks. A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect was signed by Commercial Bank GCEO Joseph Abraham and Luay Darwish, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO, Trimoo Parks at the event.
The Marketing Partnership will enable Commercial Bank customers to enjoy exclusive ‘value added services’ at the Park, an exclusive counter for Sadara and Private Banking customers and the soon-to- launch online top-up to customers.
Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman Commercial Bank, said: “Since the Bank opened its doors for business over 42 years ago, our branches have always been a vital strategic channel for the Bank. Our goal is to ensure that they are located in the most convenient localities for our customers. That is why we chose Doha Festival City as the newest addition to our branch network. The mall is one of Qatar’s most popular shopping, dining and entertainment venues, making it easy for customers to access our personal banking services during their visits to the mall.”
Joseph Abraham, Group CEO of Commercial Bank, said: “Our customers want to access banking services in the way that is most convenient for them. Some prefer to make the most of our digital services and do all their banking online, while others prefer to visit branches in person. Most of our customers want both options. It’s all about providing a holistic experience for our customers.”
Amit Sah, EGM, Head of Consumer Banking at Commercial Bank, said: “We aim to be the bank of choice in Qatar. With our impressive suite of digital products and services, combined with our network of strategically-located branches, I truly believe that Commercial Bank offers an unrivalled customer experience in Qatar. We continuously strive to work with partners who share the same vision, and our agreement with Trimoo Parks will help us build upon our shared goals of delivering unique and new experiences.”
