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Commercial Bank has commenced Qatar National Day celebrations with traditional activities in a special tented zone by Commercial Bank Plaza in West Bay. |
Over the course of three days, the bank is hosting staff and visitors to enjoy a range of traditional handicrafts, food, drinks, games, music and a photo gallery by a Qatari artist.
To begin the celebrations, Commercial Bank CEO Abdulla Saleh al-Raisi led a cake-cutting ceremony for staff and opened the National Day zone comprising a traditional tented area and majlis. Following the opening, Commercial Bank board members participated in a traditional Arda dance to the delight of the audience.
Over the next two days, visiting local boys and girls schools will perform the Arda dance and will be given special National Day gifts, besides having the opportunity to take patriotic
photographs in a photo booth.
The tented area has a coffee shop where guests are served Arabic coffee and traditional food favourites, all accompanied by historic Qatari music and games. Qatar’s heritage and customs are further celebrated with the display of handicrafts such as Sado (hand spinning and weaving) Bisht (stitching), boat making, pearl diving and falconry.
Coinciding with the National Day celebrations, Commercial Bank is offering a range of “generous rates” for Qatari nationals on personal loans, vehicle loans and deposit accounts, the bank has said in a statement.
Qatari customers can enjoy a personal loan at 3.99%, with a payment holiday of up to six months, and vehicle loans at 2.39%, with a payment holiday of up to three months plus a special offer on motor insurance.
Competitive rates are also available on Commercial Bank Time Deposit Accounts and Qatari customers are rewarded further by qualifying to receive a “Free for Life” Commercial Bank credit card with each personal loan, vehicle loan or deposit made during the offer period.
Al-Raisi said, “Qatar National Day is a joyful occasion when all Qataris can be especially proud of our nation’s great achievements. Today, we celebrate our rich heritage and past but also look forward to a bright and prosperous future under the wise leadership of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. Commercial Bank is a Qatari bank for Qatari staff and Qatari customers and so we have chosen to celebrate National Day this year by hosting a range of traditional Qatari activities, which are vital to maintain and cherish for the years to come.”
