Doha Bank promotes careers, inspires talent

As part of efforts to promote careers and work-based education among the youth of Qatar to equip them with banking knowledge and skills, Doha Bank has participated in the 12th Qatar University Careers Fair and at the Qatar Banking Studies and Business Administration Independent Secondary School for Boys/Girls (QBSBAS) Careers day held recently.At the Qatar University Careers Fair held at the university’s College of Business and Economics building, Doha Bank’s information booth, one of 75 stands representing government and private organisations, provided students with valuable insights on the labour market. The visiting students were also briefed about training programmes and internships available to help them develop their skills, abilities, and professional experience. Attendees at the career fair benefited from access to more than 1,700 employment opportunities, 400 internships, and 60 academic sponsorships.Doha Bank representatives also visited the students of the QBSBAS to introduce them to the banking system and familiarise them with the operations of banks through understanding various departments, from teller and call centre to corporate banking, among others. Scott Kind, head of Learning & Development at Doha Bank, said: “We were honoured to work closely again with Qatar University Career Fair and QBSBAS, which offer outstanding platforms to uncover bright new talents. “Participation in this kind of career and training development initiatives is a key part of our long-term strategy, as it allows us to reach out to and inspire the next generation of young minds, who ultimately will help shape the way we do business in the future. Connecting gifted students with employment opportunities at Doha Bank helps to enrich our team, whilst further underlining our commitment to uplifting the local community.”Doha Bank’s collaborations with QBSBAS kicked-off in 2016 and until today the bank has trained 35 students within its organisation with impressive achievements, including the bank being recognised with a trophy for being mentor to the school’s students.Doha Bank operates various programmes and development solutions designed to equip students for a career in the banking sector. These include its Graduate Management Trainee Programme, which aims to recruit and train fresh graduates, providing them with excellent opportunities for career growth and grooming them for roles as future leaders in the banking industry.Malabar Gold unveils promotionMalabar Gold & Diamonds, one among the big five jewellery retailers globally with a network of over 210 retail outlets across nine countries, has launched ‘The Great Gold Rush’ promotion in Middle East and Far East offering a total of 100 gold bars as prizes. In Qatar the offer will run from March 28 to May 5. In Qatar, with every purchase of diamond jewellery worth QR500, customers will get two raffle coupons while every gold jewellery purchase worth QR500 will get them one raffle coupon for entering a raffle draw to get a chance to win 100gm gold bars. In Qatar a total of 10 winners will walk away with a 100gm gold bar each. In addition, customers also get a 2gm gold coin on diamond jewellery purchase of QR5,000 and a 1gm gold coin on purchase of diamond jewellery worth QR3,000. These free gold coins offers are valid from April 12 to 21 only.Customers can get gold rate protection by paying 10% of the entire amount on the selected gold jewellery until April 18. They can buy 8gm (22K) gold coins without paying making charges during this period. Customers can also avail the zero deduction offer on 22K (GCC) gold jewellery exchange until May 5. Malabar Gold & Diamonds has also revealed their latest collection of jewellery in gold, diamonds and precious gems as part of various brands namely Ethnix – Handcrafted Designer Jewellery, Era – Uncut Diamond Jewellery, Mine – Diamonds Unlimited, Divine – Indian Heritage Jewellery, Precia – Gem Jewellery and Starlet – Kids jewellery.