(For Privileged Customers of Doha Bank) Quarterly eNewsletter -Vol. 2B 06

Dear friend The 2nd Quarter of 2006 was witness to-  more accolades for the bank, exciting summer promotions, global tie-ups  and technology break-throughs. Read on for the details...

Feathers in the cap The Chairman of Doha Bank -HE Sheikh Fahad Bin Mohammed Bin Jabor Al Thani was conferred the  Arab Banker of the year 2005 award by the Union of Arab Banks.  The felicitation took place in Rome, Italy during the International Arab Banking summit. Read More>>  Banker Middle East-the prestigious financial sector magazine in the region adjudged Doha Bank as the Best Bank in the Middle East-2006. The award was given away in a glittering ceremony in Bahrain. Over 200 banks in the region were assessed for various performance factors by industry experts   . Read More>>  One the world's leading Global Rating Agencies- Fitch Rating has upgraded Doha Bank's Individual Rating to 'C' from 'C/D' and has affirmed the Support Rating at '2'.                        Read More>> Products and Promotions A slew of promotion schemes and innovative  products were launched in the 2nd quarter of 2006.   The Free-for-life credit cards from Doha Bank now have an added attraction- THE DREAM REWARDS PROGRAM!  From the 1st of June, all Doha Bank Credit Card holders have started earning DREAM POINTS on their Credit Card Purchases.  *Use your credit card and earn Dream Points *Get 1 Dream Point for every QR 4/- spent *Use more...earn more! Get your DREAM Credit Card NOW! Call Hello Doha on +974 445 6000 for details. SUMMER PROMOTIONS ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Salary Transfer : Just get your salary transferred to Doha Bank and get a chance to win a Harley Davidson luxury bike, a Honda Odyssey, a Mercedes SLK, and a Lexus 4x4!                                                         Credit Card Summer Bonus:   Apply for a Free-for-life Credit Card from Doha Bank and WIN an INSTANT FREE GIFT- LG DVD Player. Existing Credit Card Holders who apply for a Top-up or increase on the Credit Limit get a chance to win the Luxury Vehicles mentioned above. Doha Bank-Horizon Travel Promo:  Use your Doha Bank Credit Card (VISA or MASTERCARD) to make travel purchases at  Horizon Travel and Tourism and win instant prizes!                                                                     Personal Loan: Go for your Goal!  For both Qatari Nationals and Expatriates. Attractive Loan Multiples. Most flexible repayment modes, No Guarantors. And a chance to WIN any of the above Luxury Vehicles!  Call Hello Doha for Details on these Summer Promotions. +974 445 6000 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Forward Lease Product : Doha Islamic- the Islamic Banking arm of Doha Bank launched the Forward Lease "Ijara Muntahia Bel-zimma" Product- a first of it's kind in Qatar. Read More>>.  New Products from Bancassurance- Get a personal advisor from Aviva Life and Birla Sun Life to make the best choice in your Insurance Planning, Child's Future Planning, Wealth Planning and Asset Management.  For details, please call Doha Bank Bancassurance on +974 435 3713/2161 Events and Happenings  Union of Arab Banks-Rome: EURO-ARAB Dialogue on Finance and Investment - was the theme of the International Arab Banking summit which was attended by Doha Bank.   The Dy Chief Executive-Mr.Seetharaman spoke on the Euro-Arab dialogue and potential opportunities.  Read More>> Turkey-Qatar Partnership: Doha Bank participated in a session in Istanbul, organised by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey. Mr.Seetharaman spoke on the occasion. He elaborated on how GCC has emerged as a role model in economic and social transformation.  Read More>> Arab Banking Conference-Morocco:  'Investing in the Arab world' was the topic of the conference organised by the Union of Arab Banks. Mr. Seetharaman participated in the conference where he spoke on the topic.  Read More>>   More Alliances You can now purchase residential property at The Piazza, DAMAC's 14-building QAR 1.5 Billion stunning real estate development with Lusail's Fox Hills community in Doha.  DAMAC Properties and Doha Bank recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide mortgage financing to customers wishing to purchase properties. Read More>> In line with the strategy to cater to different customer segments, Doha Bank has entered into an alliance with IndusInd Bank-one of the fastest growing and progressive banks in India.  Read More>>   Doha Bank has partnered with Birla Sun life to offer Personal Financial Products to Indian Expatriates in Qatar. The company is a joint venture between the Aditya Birla Group and Sun Life Insurance of Canada. Read More>> Launch of Lebanese Services: Doha Bank will offer Lebanese Expatriates personal financial management products in collaboration with Medgulf Insurance and Reinsurance company. Read More>> In line with it's program for supporting the national activities, and the plan aimed at serving the Qatari Community, Doha Bank extends it's support to the Al-Qadisiyyah Typical Independent School for Boys. Read More>>  At a Glance * Feathers in the cap * DBank eBranches * Events and Happenings   * Products and Promotions * Fast Remittances  * More Alliances * Hello Doha  * Enhanced DBank Online DBank eBranches: The way ahead Welcome to the largest network of electronic branches in Qatar!  Now you can access a DBank eBranch at 10 locations across Qatar including Musheirib, Royal Plaza, Al Kahrabaa Street, Old Airport Road, C-Ring Road,Al Kheratiyat and Maiether.  With teller functions in 4 of them,  Royal Plaza Race Course Messaimeer Old Rayyan you can now open accounts and perform any banking function from a DBank eBranch. For more info on opening new accounts and availing Doha Bank products and services without visiting a branch, call +974 431 7931 now! or email dbank@dohabank.com.qa Safe, Fast Overseas Remittances at the lowest cost   DBank remit offers the fastest remittances to 11 countries. Send money to ANY BANK, ANY BRANCH in these countries.   INSTANT TRANSFERS to any UTI Bank Branch in India.  Visit any Doha Bank branch or DBank eBranch  to send money via DBank remit. Click here to know more about  DBank remit.  Enhanced DBank Online DBank Online-Internet Banking from Doha Bank now offers the  DBank Message Centre-  Log in, enter your query and rest assured of a response within 1 business day !  Along with a host of Online Conveniences like-  DBank eStatement,  Fund Transfer, Utility Bill Payment, School Fee Payment, Credit Card Summary and of course - basic account enquiry with a history of up to 12 months...FREE!      Any time of day or night- 24/7 ! > General Balance enquiry > Activation & Hot listing Cards > Accurate information on all banking products like Loans, Accounts, Cards, Bank Charges, Investments & General banking information  Just call   +974 445 6000

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