AHLIBANK’S UMM LEKHBA BRANCH OFFICIALLY OPENS FOR BANKING BUSINESS
23 February 2015
Ahlibank’s Umm Lekhba branch is now fully operational and open for business, marking Ahlibank’s ongoing commitment to being an accessible bank at the heart of Qatar’s community. The Umm Lekhba branch features the bank’s new brand identity and leading technology including interactive touchscreens and tablets designed to enhance the customer experience.
Ahlibank’s refreshed brand identity is inspired by Qatar’s past icon of the oyster shell. Just as the oyster shell protects and nurtures its treasure over time, Ahlibank seeks to adapt the same culture to protect and nurture its customers’ assets and make them grow. This new look will be rolled-out across the whole branch network and is also reflected in technological advancements such as; the new Ahlibank website and Mobile Banking App.
Recent branch openings and the new corporate identity mark the first stage in of a series of planned developments for Ahlibank over coming months with continued investment in branch modernisation and technology.
Ahlibank’s Chief Executive Officer Salah Murad, said: “The financial services landscape is changing. People are demanding more than ever from their bank. People are looking to partner with a provider that is able to give them the best level of service, whatever the time of day happens to be and wherever they are in the world. This calls for the best people, the best technology and the best product range. We are investing in all of these areas. We have looked at our entire product range and invested across our banking services to meet our aim of bringing tomorrow’s banking to Qatar, today. Our customers will continue to see many exciting developments over the coming months.”
Andrew McKechnie, Deputy CEO, Retail, added: “We operate 16 full-service branches across Qatar. Our new branches underline our commitment to being accessible in person providing a blend of a traditional and modern approach. We are a community bank and our expanding branch network will remain a core part of our service proposition. Ahlibank’s dedication to our communities will also be demonstrated by our support for causes that matter to these communities through our ongoing dedication to CSR efforts.”
McKechnie continued: “We are also investing in technology which will allow us to be with our customers, whenever and wherever they are in the world. These developments are just the start, and we have some exciting plans in the pipeline as we move through 2015.”
The Umm Lekhba branch is now officially open for banking business.