QNB, the largest financial institution in Qatar and the MENA region, announced its platinum sponsorship of the Second Al Kass International Soccer Cup tournament for Under 18 clubs. The tournament kicked off on January 28th at the Aspire Zone in Doha. As part of its CSR program, QNB aims to support community initiatives and sports. 12 teams from around the world are competing in the tournament. Last year, QNB also sponsored the tournament which was well-attended and enjoyed by the community. QNB invited its employees to support the Qatar national team, Aspire International, in this year's competition.

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QNB a Platinum Sponsor for the 2nd Al Kass International
Soccer Cup
Doha-28 January 2013 - QNB, the largest financial institution in the State
of Qatar, and the MENA region, announced its platinum sponsorship of the
Second Al Kass International Soccer Cup – the world’s leading Under 18
club championship. The tournament kicked-off yesterday, Monday January
28th, at the Aspire Zone in Doha.
This sponsorship stems from QNB’s social responsibility program “CSR”
that aims at giving back to the community, as part of being a good
corporate citizen, and as a fact that QNB is the largest financial institution
in the State of Qatar and the wider MENA region, that supports most of
states initiatives especially in sports. QNB makes sure to reflect those
initiatives through its huge business network and its branches spreading in
more than 24 countries worldwide.
12 teams from different parts of the globe will compete for the cup in this
tournament. Competing teams are divided into 3 qualifying groups
competing for the playoffs, first group saw Liverpool vs Aspire Qatar,
second group two matches played simultaneously, with Real Madrid vs
Zamalek, and Paris Saint-Germain vs Fluminense, Third group saw Boca
Juniors vs Yokohama.
QNB sponsored the first version of this tournament last year that attracted
a good number of employees, families and a large a number of clients and
public who praised and enjoyed the event during which Paris Saint-
Germaine qualified to the final and got the title. QNB is the business
partner of Paris Saint-Germain.

2. In addition, QNB invited its employees to support and encourage the Aspire
International team, which represented the state in this tournament.
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About QNB Group
Qatar National Bank (QNB Group) was 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 the largest bank 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.
The Group recorded a net profit of QR8.3 billion in the year ended 31 December 2012, up by
11.1% compared to the same period last year, demonstrating QNB Group’s success across
business activities and the ability to achieve strong growth in profitability for the benefit of
shareholders. Total assets increased by 21.5% since 2011 to reach QR367 billion, the highest
ever achieved by the Group.
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 8,800 staff, along with a network of 400 branches and offices and an ATM
network that exceeds 800 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), 40% in Commercial Bank International (CBI) based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE),
50% of the Tunisian-Qatari Bank, 51% in the Iraqi-based Mansour Bank, 49% of the Libyan
based Commerce & Development Bank and 20% stake in Al Jazeera Finance Company in
Doha. QNB Group also retains 51% stake in QNB-Syria and a 70% stake in QNB Kesawan in
Indonesia.
The Group provides an array of investment banking services through its subsidiary, QNB
Capital, to corporate, government and institutional clients within Qatar and globally. QNB Capital
has one of the best corporate finance teams in the GCC region offering extensive transaction
experience, in depth advisory services – including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt
capital markets, and project financing advisory. The Group also offers brokerage services
through its subsidiary, QNB Financial Services (QNB FS), the first independently regulated,
licensed brokerage company launched by a bank in Qatar. QNB FS brokerage offers a multi-
market, multi-currency trading platform with access to several markets.
QNB Group is among the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies
including Standard & Poor’s (A+), Moody’s (Aa3), Fitch (A+), and Capital Intelligence (AA-). The

3. Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialized financial
publications.
Based on the Group’s continuous strong performance and the expanding international
presence, the bank is currently ranked as the most valuable brand in the MENA region, with a
world ranking of 114 from 189 in 2011.
QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social,
educational, and sporting events.
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For further information, please contact QNB’s Public Relations Department at (+974) 44975704,
Fax (+974) 44252589, email: PR@qnb.com.qa or visit QNB’s website www.qnb.com.qa