Doha, 30 May 2024 – QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, participated at the Global Trade Review (GTR) India 2024, as the event's Silver Sponsor.
QNB India participated in the one-day event, which took place in Mumbai, under the theme of “Scaling Growth through Trade”, brought together leading minds in Indian trade, FinTechs, supply chain, risk management, export and infrastructure financing.
The Bank's sponsorship of the event is an extension of its dedicated efforts to support initiatives that boost trade and commerce and the growth of SMEs across the South Asian market asserting itself as one of the leading banks in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia (MEASEA) region.
The event provided a unique platform for QNB India to introduce its latest corporate and trade banking services, products, and technology innovations, networking and connecting with industry leaders, peers and potential clients, while sharing the Group’s pioneering experience in leveraging new technologies and business model transformation to drive growth.
Mr. Khalid Ahmed Al-Sada, Senior Executive Vice President, Group Corporate and Institutional Banking said: “Trade is considered a key driver of growth in any economy. By supporting this flagship event, we help create opportunities and enhance the role of the trade sector, which is a corner stone of economies globally. We’re pleased to be part of this interactive platform to exchange deep insights about international trade and to meet our peers and share knowledge on the challenges, opportunities, and new possibilities in the future of the banking industry.”
More than 45 speakers discussed key topics of “Resilience, global risks and the trajectory for growth: Long-term assessments on Indian trade;” “Leading from the front: Digital innovation in trade finance and developing GIFT City”; and “Optimizing cash flow and open account financing for working capital needs”, among others.
QNB Group currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa. Through its subsidiaries and associate companies, the Group’s presence spans more than 28 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is 30,000, operating from approximately 900 locations, with an ATM network of 5000 machines.
