DOHA — Qatar National Bank (QNB Group), one of the world's strongest banks, has signed a new partnership agreement with Savills to source and identify residential and commercial properties internationally for its affluent local and regional members. According to the agreement, Savills will offer a full spectrum of real estate services using its international network of offices to QNB First premium banking members, through the Global Recognition Program, seeking increased value by investing internationally with a specific focus on the London real estate market. Commenting on the partnership, Heba Al-Tamimi, General Manager Retail at QNB Group, said: “A reliable and expert real estate advisory service is what the affluent investor expects. This is why we have appointed Savills to meet the needs of our QNB First premium banking members who have real estate investment needs both at home and abroad. We have recently introduced a comprehensive suite of premium financial products and services under the umbrella of the QNB First Global Recognition Program, the first banking initiative of its type in the MEA Region, and this appointment both further complements this and extends our wider strategy to offer a greater service to clients.” Don Bradley, CEO of Savills Qatar and Bahrain, said: “We are proud to be working with such a prestigious company as QNB and are looking forward to providing a best in class service to its clients. Savills has an excellent portfolio of investment properties and can offer highly experienced advice globally, across the Northern Gulf and in Qatar through our international platform.” — SG
