Doha Bank opens its first electronic banking branch in UAE

Doha Bank, the leading private commercial bank in Qatar, announced today opening of its first Electronic Banking Branch in Dubai. Dr. R. Seetharaman, Group CEO of the bank, inaugurated the electronic banking branch, located on Trade Centre Road in Dubai.
Mr. Nael Zahi Al Zagha, Head of Doha Bank Dubai branch and Mr. Mohammed Akram Hashim, Head of Retail Banking, Doha Bank in Dubai were also present at the inaugural ceremony.
The bank has a positive and aggressive ambition to expand its footprint in into other locations by increasing its ATM and electronic banking network.
Commenting on the launch of the Electronic Banking branch, Dr. R Seetharaman, said: “Electronic banking centres will give an extra edge to the customers and build relationships beyond banking. Doha Bank is committed to leverage its global network and strengthen its e-Commerce platform and extend more alternate channels for a delightful customer experience.”
Doha Bank commenced operations in Dubai in 2008. The Bank expanded its operations tothe emirates of Abu Dhabi and Sharjah last year.
The Bank will open its second electronic banking branch in the UAE, at Mussafah in Abu Dhabi.
The new branch expects to play a key role in the development of its retail banking operations, corporate banking and SME divisions. The Bank initiated a Factoring business department recently. Doha Bank’s main aim is to meet the increasing banking needs of its ever-growing international clients, who are active across its global network.
Background Information
Doha Bank
Inaugurated in 1979, Doha Bank provides domestic and international banking services for individuals, commercial, corporate and institutional clients through four business groups – Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, International Banking and Treasury & Investments.
Doha Bank has established overseas branches in Kuwait, Dubai (UAE), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Mumbai, Chennai and Kochi (India) as well as representative offices in Japan, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa, South Korea, Australia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.