Doha, 19 November, 2015 - QNB, 'The Leading Financial Institution in the Middle East and North Africa', was recently distinguished as the 'Best Transaction Bank in the Middle East & Africa' at The Asian Banker's Middle East & Africa Transaction Banking Awards 2015 held in Abu Dhabi.

QNB was also named 'Best Cash Management Bank in Qatar' and 'Best Trade Finance Bank in Qatar' at the prestigious event. The award wins reflect QNB's ongoing commitment to innovation in order to produce outstanding results for its customers.

As a leading provider of strategic intelligence on the financial services industry, The Asian Banker facilitates awards programs known for their rigor, impartiality and transparency.

The Middle East & Africa Transaction Banking Awards program recognizes the pursuit of excellence amongst banking institutions across the region. Stringent criteria for the highly competitive awards included evaluation of QNB's market share, customer satisfaction, and product innovation. An independent council of advisors ensures that the awards reflect industry benchmarks and best practices.

QNB Group's presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 27 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 15,000 operating through more than 635 locations, with an ATM network of more than 1,350 machines.

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