Al Khalifa said ( about Ali Al Baqali ) : “It is encouraging to see that Alba has closed 2019 strong despite a challenging year for the industry. 2019 was a great year as we have recorded many firsts in Alba’s history: breakthrough record in Safety, Production and Sales’ volume thanks to our people. With Mr. Al Baqali as the realm of Alba in this next chapter of growth, our company is better positioned for further success”

tradearabia Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:17:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said ( about Ali Al Baqali ) : “With Mr Al Baqali as the realm of Alba in this next chapter of growth, our company is better positioned for further success”

tradearabia Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:17:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “From the outset we have sought to implement an ambitious but balanced fiscal reform package in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with consolidation not being achieved at the expense of economic growth. Today’s figures are testament to this approach. The government is 100% committed to its path of fiscal reform and sustainability, and to delivering a balanced budget by 2022”

tradearabia Monday, February 10, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “Being innovative is fundamental to unlocking shareholder value and is one of the pillars to deliver upon our strategy. Innovation concerns every single one of us while becoming part of our DNA across all levels. We have taken steps to embrace the change to become a part of the future of banking”

thepeninsulaqatar Monday, February 10, 2020 11:47:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : "We are very happy to host this event which confirms Bahrain's capabilities to host big events and this will contribute to bolstering the Kingdom's position as an ideal venue for major sport competitions"

albawaba-en Monday, January 20, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa says : “A number of sizeable food security, manufacturing, tourism and infrastructure (including utilities) projects have been initiated that QNB is instrumental in supporting,” “Furthermore, several new trading partners and routes have been established. As we are already present in several of these markets, these flows have provided us with another stream of new opportunities to capitalize upon”

euromoney Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa says : “The new markets of relevance are considered from the following perspectives: the macroeconomic outlook, banking sector penetration and growth potential, the ability to follow QNB’s existing customers, balancing QNB’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements for market entry,” “Banks with solid and strong operations in more than one country will be definitely favoured”

euromoney Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “I am proud to say that Alba has finished 2019 strong by setting benchmarks in the aluminium industry -- from exceeding the 1.36-million mt mark to successfully inaugurating and delivering Line 6 into commercial operations as well as achieving an outstanding Safety record. We look forward to a successful 2020 with the transformation that Line 6 will bring to the Kingdom’s economy as well as to Alba’s bottom-line”

tradearabia Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:24:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : "We support initiatives and events such as Bipex which in addition to showcasing leading development projects here in Bahrain, also this year provides a platform for all real estate stakeholders to engage and discuss key issues for the sector" "The key topics being highlighted are the requirement for Owners Associations in buildings with common areas, the recently introduced real estate resolutions and the professionalization of service providers to the sector,"

tradearabia Saturday, November 30, 2019 8:02:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “As we are about to celebrate the National Day of Bahrain and HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession to the throne, it gives me a great pleasure to announce that His Majesty has graced us with his generous patronage to the official inauguration ceremony of Alba’s Line 6 Expansion Project” “This great ceremony will make Bahrain home to the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China. This monumental event would not have been made possible without the directives and infinite support of our wise leadership; it is truly a source of pride for Bahrain’s Leadership, its Government and people,”

tradearabia Wednesday, November 20, 2019 5:14:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa says : “We felt there was a niche in the market. We bring together a selection of jewellers who produce beautiful pieces at prices which the young working woman can afford”

tradearabia Tuesday, November 19, 2019 8:46:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa added : “I am proud of the significant role that QDB plays in empowering entrepreneurs and encouraging them to expand their businesses, which in turn will contribute to the development and diversification of the local economy,”

thepeninsulaqatar Wednesday, November 13, 2019 1:45:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “The importance of the private sector is critical for growth. We’re moving from government-led growth to enabling the private sector”

arabnews Friday, November 1, 2019 2:42:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “Expanding our capacity to ensure we can meet the needs of Qatar’s increasing population has been a major priority for HMC throughout this century. In particular, the rate of growth since 2016 has been remarkable. In the past three years alone we have opened five new hospitals and many specialist facilities, taking HMC’s total number of hospitals across Qatar to twelve,”

thepeninsulaqatar Monday, October 28, 2019 11:19:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “It was a wonderful opportunity to engage with such distinguished young Qatari professionals. Their questions showcased pure drive, enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge. I’m confident these promising minds will constitute our nation’s next leaders in the financial services sector and only elevate the state of Qatar towards growth”

thepeninsulaqatar Sunday, October 27, 2019 10:30:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : "Mall of Dilmunia will become a unique destination, combining various leisure facilities to offer a unique shopping experience"

tradearabia Saturday, October 26, 2019 1:28:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa told ( about Yisrael Katz ) : “Israel is a country in the region… and it’s there to stay, of course,”

timesofisrael Monday, October 21, 2019 6:03:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa added : “Our move to the new head office marks the next phase of our journey, creating value for both our clients and shareholders. I am proud to note that this year as well our efforts have been recognised externally, which include several awards: Best Corporate Bank Qatar by The European Magazine; Best Private Bank, The International Business Magazine; and Best in Mobile Banking, Global Finance. We remain focused on credit quality across the Group, and we continue to remain prudent in our provisioning. That said we have reduced overall impairment charges by 15 percent year on year”

thepeninsulaqatar Wednesday, October 16, 2019 12:56:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “Arabal has become one of the much-thought events in the global aluminium industry with a major focus on the challenges and future opportunities that affect the business. Alba is proud to host Arabal 2019 and we look forward to welcoming everyone in Bahrain our industry peers, delegates and sponsors. We also thank the Arabal Organising Committee and our partners for their constant support towards Arabal”

tradearabia Tuesday, October 15, 2019 5:39:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “The Hong Kong branch offers the opportunity to leverage QNB’s in-depth expertise to capture investment and trade flows in this promising market,”

thepeninsulaqatar Friday, September 27, 2019 3:56:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : "The Hong Kong branch offers the opportunity to leverage QNB's in-depth expertise to capture investment and trade flows in this promising market,"

thepeninsulaqatar Thursday, September 26, 2019 5:38:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said ( about Strategy ) : “The project is consistent with OFID’s commitment of supporting Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation which places a strong emphasis on scaling-up investments in reliable, affordable and environmentally sustainable infrastructure,”

rnanews Thursday, September 26, 2019 2:45:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “If you have a country within the region with hegemonic ambitions that aren’t going to change, that really is a problem. The only way to deal with it is to confront it,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, September 25, 2019 8:22:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “We have to expose how our communities are being exposed by the IRGC [Iranian Revolutionary Guards] ... and what we've done to push back on their behavior,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, September 25, 2019 8:22:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “But we pushed back. Otherwise we would have become Lebanon,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, September 25, 2019 8:22:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa stated : “We are early on in our sustainability journey and I firmly believe a proactive approach to managing environmental, social and governance factors will strengthen our business resilience in the long-term and support QNB Group’s position as the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa. By joining the UNGC, we commit to embed its principles as part of the culture and day-to-day operations of the Group and to engage in projects which advance the broader objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal and the Qatar National Vision 2030”

thepeninsulaqatar Tuesday, September 24, 2019 1:31:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “We launched our vision that aims at supporting boxing sport and it includes forming a national team who is capable of competing at the international and continental levels as well as achieving important accomplishments. We want to position Bahrain at the international boxing sports map”

albawaba-en Sunday, September 22, 2019 5:32:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa déclare : «L’AFC Awards Night est la plus prestigieuse célébration de notre calendrier annuel et représente le summum des réalisations de notre continent. »

wam-fr Friday, July 22, 2016 12:23:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said ( about Ali Al Baqali ) : “It is encouraging to see that Alba has closed 2019 strong despite a challenging year for the industry. 2019 was a great year as we have recorded many firsts in Alba’s history: breakthrough record in Safety, Production and Sales’ volume thanks to our people. With Mr. Al Baqali as the realm of Alba in this next chapter of growth, our company is better positioned for further success”

tradearabia Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:17:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said ( about Ali Al Baqali ) : “With Mr Al Baqali as the realm of Alba in this next chapter of growth, our company is better positioned for further success”

tradearabia Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:17:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “From the outset we have sought to implement an ambitious but balanced fiscal reform package in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with consolidation not being achieved at the expense of economic growth. Today’s figures are testament to this approach. The government is 100% committed to its path of fiscal reform and sustainability, and to delivering a balanced budget by 2022”

tradearabia Monday, February 10, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “Being innovative is fundamental to unlocking shareholder value and is one of the pillars to deliver upon our strategy. Innovation concerns every single one of us while becoming part of our DNA across all levels. We have taken steps to embrace the change to become a part of the future of banking”

thepeninsulaqatar Monday, February 10, 2020 11:47:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : "We are very happy to host this event which confirms Bahrain's capabilities to host big events and this will contribute to bolstering the Kingdom's position as an ideal venue for major sport competitions"

albawaba-en Monday, January 20, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa says : “A number of sizeable food security, manufacturing, tourism and infrastructure (including utilities) projects have been initiated that QNB is instrumental in supporting,” “Furthermore, several new trading partners and routes have been established. As we are already present in several of these markets, these flows have provided us with another stream of new opportunities to capitalize upon”

euromoney Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa says : “The new markets of relevance are considered from the following perspectives: the macroeconomic outlook, banking sector penetration and growth potential, the ability to follow QNB’s existing customers, balancing QNB’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements for market entry,” “Banks with solid and strong operations in more than one country will be definitely favoured”

euromoney Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “I am proud to say that Alba has finished 2019 strong by setting benchmarks in the aluminium industry -- from exceeding the 1.36-million mt mark to successfully inaugurating and delivering Line 6 into commercial operations as well as achieving an outstanding Safety record. We look forward to a successful 2020 with the transformation that Line 6 will bring to the Kingdom’s economy as well as to Alba’s bottom-line”

tradearabia Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:24:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : "We support initiatives and events such as Bipex which in addition to showcasing leading development projects here in Bahrain, also this year provides a platform for all real estate stakeholders to engage and discuss key issues for the sector" "The key topics being highlighted are the requirement for Owners Associations in buildings with common areas, the recently introduced real estate resolutions and the professionalization of service providers to the sector,"

tradearabia Saturday, November 30, 2019 8:02:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “As we are about to celebrate the National Day of Bahrain and HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession to the throne, it gives me a great pleasure to announce that His Majesty has graced us with his generous patronage to the official inauguration ceremony of Alba’s Line 6 Expansion Project” “This great ceremony will make Bahrain home to the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China. This monumental event would not have been made possible without the directives and infinite support of our wise leadership; it is truly a source of pride for Bahrain’s Leadership, its Government and people,”

tradearabia Wednesday, November 20, 2019 5:14:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa says : “We felt there was a niche in the market. We bring together a selection of jewellers who produce beautiful pieces at prices which the young working woman can afford”

tradearabia Tuesday, November 19, 2019 8:46:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa added : “I am proud of the significant role that QDB plays in empowering entrepreneurs and encouraging them to expand their businesses, which in turn will contribute to the development and diversification of the local economy,”

thepeninsulaqatar Wednesday, November 13, 2019 1:45:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “The importance of the private sector is critical for growth. We’re moving from government-led growth to enabling the private sector”

arabnews Friday, November 1, 2019 2:42:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “Expanding our capacity to ensure we can meet the needs of Qatar’s increasing population has been a major priority for HMC throughout this century. In particular, the rate of growth since 2016 has been remarkable. In the past three years alone we have opened five new hospitals and many specialist facilities, taking HMC’s total number of hospitals across Qatar to twelve,”

thepeninsulaqatar Monday, October 28, 2019 11:19:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “It was a wonderful opportunity to engage with such distinguished young Qatari professionals. Their questions showcased pure drive, enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge. I’m confident these promising minds will constitute our nation’s next leaders in the financial services sector and only elevate the state of Qatar towards growth”

thepeninsulaqatar Sunday, October 27, 2019 10:30:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : "Mall of Dilmunia will become a unique destination, combining various leisure facilities to offer a unique shopping experience"

tradearabia Saturday, October 26, 2019 1:28:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa told ( about Yisrael Katz ) : “Israel is a country in the region… and it’s there to stay, of course,”

timesofisrael Monday, October 21, 2019 6:03:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa added : “Our move to the new head office marks the next phase of our journey, creating value for both our clients and shareholders. I am proud to note that this year as well our efforts have been recognised externally, which include several awards: Best Corporate Bank Qatar by The European Magazine; Best Private Bank, The International Business Magazine; and Best in Mobile Banking, Global Finance. We remain focused on credit quality across the Group, and we continue to remain prudent in our provisioning. That said we have reduced overall impairment charges by 15 percent year on year”

thepeninsulaqatar Wednesday, October 16, 2019 12:56:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “Arabal has become one of the much-thought events in the global aluminium industry with a major focus on the challenges and future opportunities that affect the business. Alba is proud to host Arabal 2019 and we look forward to welcoming everyone in Bahrain our industry peers, delegates and sponsors. We also thank the Arabal Organising Committee and our partners for their constant support towards Arabal”

tradearabia Tuesday, October 15, 2019 5:39:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “The Hong Kong branch offers the opportunity to leverage QNB’s in-depth expertise to capture investment and trade flows in this promising market,”

thepeninsulaqatar Friday, September 27, 2019 3:56:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : "The Hong Kong branch offers the opportunity to leverage QNB's in-depth expertise to capture investment and trade flows in this promising market,"

thepeninsulaqatar Thursday, September 26, 2019 5:38:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said ( about Strategy ) : “The project is consistent with OFID’s commitment of supporting Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation which places a strong emphasis on scaling-up investments in reliable, affordable and environmentally sustainable infrastructure,”

rnanews Thursday, September 26, 2019 2:45:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “If you have a country within the region with hegemonic ambitions that aren’t going to change, that really is a problem. The only way to deal with it is to confront it,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, September 25, 2019 8:22:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “We have to expose how our communities are being exposed by the IRGC [Iranian Revolutionary Guards] ... and what we've done to push back on their behavior,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, September 25, 2019 8:22:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “But we pushed back. Otherwise we would have become Lebanon,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, September 25, 2019 8:22:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa stated : “We are early on in our sustainability journey and I firmly believe a proactive approach to managing environmental, social and governance factors will strengthen our business resilience in the long-term and support QNB Group’s position as the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa. By joining the UNGC, we commit to embed its principles as part of the culture and day-to-day operations of the Group and to engage in projects which advance the broader objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal and the Qatar National Vision 2030”

thepeninsulaqatar Tuesday, September 24, 2019 1:31:00 AM EAT

Al Khalifa said : “We launched our vision that aims at supporting boxing sport and it includes forming a national team who is capable of competing at the international and continental levels as well as achieving important accomplishments. We want to position Bahrain at the international boxing sports map”

albawaba-en Sunday, September 22, 2019 5:32:00 PM EAT

Al Khalifa déclare : «L’AFC Awards Night est la plus prestigieuse célébration de notre calendrier annuel et représente le summum des réalisations de notre continent. »

wam-fr Friday, July 22, 2016 12:23:00 PM EAT