Al khaliji was incorporated in Doha in January 2007 with an aim to become regional GCC bank offering conventional and Islamic banking services. Since incorporation al khaliji completed its IPO and listing on the Doha Securities Market and raised QAR 7.2bn of authorised capital, recruited 337 staff, successfully launched all four of its business lines (Corporate & Institutional Banking, Treasury & Debt Capital Markets, Premium / Business and Retail Banking). It also announced a commercial agreement to purchase the UAE assets of BLC (France) S.A. and opened an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre.

Doha Bank was founded in 1979 and is one of the leading banks in Qatar. The bank is privately owned, and in addition to 27 branches and 4 Islamic branches in Qatar, it also has full service branches in New York and Dubai as well as Representative Offices in Istanbul, Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo.
The bank offers a full range of corporate, Islamic and retail banking products. In corporate banking this includes financing for corporates and SMEs, as well as specialist finance for real estate, equipment and project finance. The bank also provides Business Advisory services, syndications and structured finance and also Treasury solutions. The bank is one of the leading providers of trade finance in the region.
On the retail side, in addition to traditional products, the bank also offers Private Banking, SMS banking, Internet banking, phone banking, mobile banking units, cash deposit machines etc.
The bank has received BS 7799 Certification for Internet Security and is the first bank in the region and seventh in the world to have received this.
The bank has received numerous awards in the recent past, including:
2005   Banker Middle East - Best Commercial Bank in Middle East
2005   Euromoney Awards - Best Bank in Qatar
2005   The Banker - Performance Ranking No 1
2006   Banker Middle East - Best Bank in Middle East
2006   The Banker - Bank of the year Qatar

The HSBC Group is represented in Qatar by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, the largest and mostwidely represented international bank in the Middle East.

HSBC has been voted 'Best Wealth Management Initiative' in the GCC for its HSBC Premier service by readers of The Banker Middle East magazine.

Euromoney magazine, in their prestigious Awards for Excellence 2004, voted HSBC 'Best Bank' in the Middle East as well as 'Best Debt House' in the Middle East and United Arab Emirates for the second consecutive year.

HSBC was also named 'Best at Risk Management' in the Middle East as well as 'Best Debt House' in Qatar.

In addition to other international awards, the HSBC Group was named 'Best Global Bank' by Euromoney.

Welcome to HSBC QatarA principal member of the HSBC Group since 1959, the bank's unique relationship with the Middle East dates back more than a century. Founded in London in 1889, it pioneered banking in the region and for decades was the only bank committed to supporting the area.

Today HSBC provides a wide range of banking services for both corporate and individual customers in Qatar. HSBC is the largest foreign bank in Qatar and has five branches, in Doha Main Office, Al Sadd, West Bay, Rayyan and Grand Hamad Street as well as a large network of ATMs at 21 different locations.

From Personal Financial Services and Financial Planning, to services for our corporate customers, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited offers a full range of services tailored to every financial need.

As part of the HSBC Group, with more than 9,500 offices in 76 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. HSBC Bank Middle East Limited Qatar is committed to providing the highest quality of service through our well trained and professional staff.

HSBC Qatar plays an active role in the community, from sponsoring environmental recycling projects to educational programmes and facilities, in addition to sponsoring major sporting activities and tournaments.

Having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, the International Bank of Qatar (IBQ), although new in name and management, is the oldest locally owned bank in Qatar, having been founded under the name of ANZ Grindlays in Doha in 1956.  Qatar has changed a great deal since then - as have we. 

In the year 2000, the Standard Chartered Group acquired Grindlays, and in August 2004, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest bank in Kuwait and one of the leading banks in the

Middle East acquired a 20% stake and assumed management responsibilities. In July 2007, NBK increased its share to 30%, whilst the remaining 70% of IBQ is owned by prominent local groups.

Our Vision; "We will attain a leadership position in Qatar and the region by distinguishing ourselves through the quality of our services and strength of our relationships"

Our Mission; We will work with enthusiasm and integrity, in close collaboration with our customers and each other to provide uniquely personalised financial services for our discerning and empowered customer base.  In this way, we will foster a spirit of partnership, trust and respect, provide a quality of service second to none and make a positive impact on the market by creating long-term growth for our customers, our community, our shareholders and ourselves.

Our financial services include Retail Banking, Private Banking, Customised Investment, Corporate Banking, Trade Finance and Treasury.