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QNB Group Raises its Stake in the UAE Based Commercial Bank International

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Web Desk

Doha, August 30 (QNA) – QNB Group announced that it has successfully completed an increase in its stake in the UAE based Commercial Bank International (CBI) to 40%. This move is in line with the Bank’s international expansion strategy in the Middle East and Africa and reflects the confidence in the prospects of the financial sector in the UAE. This action also reflects QNB Group’s confidence in the financial position of CBI and its future plans which will allow an increased level of cooperation between the two institutions.
CBI operates a network of 19 branches across the UAE. Total assets as at June 30, 2012 reached AED12.0 Billion (US$3.3 Billion) and net profit for the six months of 2012 stood at AED141.3 Million (US$38.5 Million).
QNB Group has achieved strong financial results for the first half of 2012, with net profit of QR4.1 billion, up by 17.1% compared to the same period last year. Total assets increased by 25.5% since 30 June 2011 to reach QR330.8 billion, the highest ever achieved by the Group.
In line with QNB Group’s international expansion plans, the Group has recently increased its stake in Mansour Bank in Iraq to 51% and has also acquired a 49% stake in the Bank of Commerce & Development, one of Libya s leading private sector banks. The Group is currently present in 24 countries around the world through its network of branches, subsidiaries and associates. The Group employs nearly 7,600 staff and has a network of 345 branches and offices and an ATM network of more than 670 machines. (QNA)

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