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Tribune News Network
Doha
International Bank of Qatar (ibq) celebrated its 60th anniversary on Tuesday in Doha.
At the celebratory event, ibq recognised five of its oldest customers for their long-standing loyalty and trust towards the bank over the years. Ibq Vice Chairman Sheikh Sultan bin Jassim bin Mohammed al Thani and Managing Director Omar Bouhadiba handed over the tokens of appreciation.
"Today, as we draw on 60 years of expertise and knowledge of personal relationship banking, we celebrate a major milestone in the Bank's history with our loyal customers, dedicated employees, faithful partners and dear friends. ," Bouhadiba said.
Founded in 1956 as the Ottoman Bank, ibq is one of the oldest banks in Qatar, offering personal banking services to Qatari Families and investors. Over the last decades, the Bank went through a journey of changes in shareholdings and re-branding. The bank was renamed International Bank of Qatar in 2004 and is now 100 percent Qatari with a solid outlook.
During celebrations, ibq launched a new brand campaign aimed at strengthening the emphasis on the significance of human relations in the banking sector, through its new brand promise: 'Making Banking More Personal'.
