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Qatar Tribune
27-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QNB named strongest Arab Bank in 2025 by Union of Arab Banks
Tribune News Network Doha In a new achievement that highlights its banking leadership in the region, QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was awarded the 'Strongest Arab Bank for 2025' by the Union of ArabBanks (UAB). The award was presented at the Excellence Awards ceremony, recently held in Beirut and attended by a number of Arab banking sector leaders, dignitaries, and international and regional institutions. The award reflects QNB's top performance among regional banks across several key financial metrics, supported by its solid financial position and high credit ratings by the largest three major credit rating agencies: Standard & Poor's, Fitch, and Moody's. It also recognises its status as the most valuable banking brand in the region, according to BrandFinance. This achievement is another testament of the success of the bank's strategy aimed at strengthening QNB Group's geographic footprint across its strategic branches placement that enables the bank to enhance market share and competitiveness. Commenting on this achievement, QNB Group Chief Business Officer Yousef Mahmoud Al Neama said, 'We are proud of this Arab recognition, which culminates QNB Group's efforts to strengthen its position as a leading financial institution in the region. The Group is committed to capitalizing on all promising opportunities to achieve further strong results at the financial and operational levels, in line with its strategy, which includes an ambitious vision and clear objectives for sustainable growth and expansion.' QNB Group is one of the leading financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa and is ranked as the most valuable banking brand in the MEA region. Present in over 28 countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa, it offers tailored products and services supported by innovation and backed by a team of over 31,000 professionals dedicated to driving banking excellence, worldwide.
Qatar Tribune
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
QNB joins McLaren F1 as official race partner for Monaco GP 2025
Tribune News Network Doha Mastercard, a Primary Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, has secured QNB an exclusive opportunity to leverage its McLaren partnership assets for the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. Through this unique collaboration with Mastercard, QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has served as an Official Race Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team for the event. Building on their shared focus on innovation and passion for creating unforgettable moments, Mastercard and McLaren Racing's global collaboration kicked off last year in Las Vegas. Together, the two brands are setting a new benchmark for connecting with fans worldwide, offering them a way to truly immerse themselves in the sport. The collaboration saw QNB's branding placed on the McLaren MCL39 and driver visors, providing global brand exposure to millions of viewers around the world at the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. Mastercard Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Raja Rajamannar said, 'There is nothing quite as exhilarating as a Formula 1 race, so it's no surprise that motorsports is now one of the fastest-growing passions worldwide. And the McLaren F1 Team stands out for its innovation, performance and unmatched fan community. Our global partnership with McLaren Racing brings the spirit of Priceless to this incredible sport – creating powerful opportunities for our customers to engage with a passionate and diverse fanbase. We're thrilled to extend these benefits to QNB, our longstanding and valued customer.' QNB Group Chief Business Officer Yousef Mahmoud Al Neama said, 'At QNB, we are pursuing an ambitious pathway from regional leadership to the ranks of the world's top banks. We are delighted to leverage our strong relationship with Mastercard to become part of the McLaren Racing family. The presence of our branding at one of the most prestigious events on the Formula 1 calendar will give a significant boost to our global brand visibility and recognition.' Throughout Mastercard's partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Team, cardholders have exclusive access via blending the excitement of racing with other passion points like music, entertainment and culinary to deliver deeper, more immersive experiences.
